Far and Away

Wow @Zoe7 😮 ❣️

@Zoe7 ..... what a roller coaster day for you.

I am thrilled to bits that you got into the school you had hoped for, andI hope it is a wonderful experience working there ..... go you ❣️

So, so sorry to hear that another Good Samaritan has fallen ..... that brave dad 😔

And hoping very much that your sister’s cat recovers as Cat has .....

Hugs n hugs Hon.

There are a lot of people affected at our school @Faith-and-Hope Not just the poor kids who have lost their Dad or Step-Dad but cousins, friends, parents and staff members. Such a wonderful man too - loved his kids to bits and did so much with them - and by all accounts just a wonderful man all round. It is certainly going to impact the school community for some time. We have support workers (psych, social worker etc) at school all this week but there will need to be ongoing counselling for many both for the rest of this year and into next year. Such a tragedy Two of the kids involved I had in the clss last term and the other two I have worked with a lot - beautiful kids who now don't have a Dad. One of them was with his Dad when it happened - he ill never get over that!

😔 @Zoe7 ....

How has your day been @Faith-and-Hope ? Very much thinking about you today with everything happening ...went to my happy place a few times (ps that is thinking about you) - so you were definitely on my mind a lot today Hon

It was a good day of catching up with people @Zoe7 . Some was social, some “getting sorted” .... all good.

Have fallen in a heap now tho - toast and Vegemite for tea .....

Oh dear me @Zoe7 ... you are not wrong about it being an up and down day.

Really sorry to hear about your sisters cat. Judging from how your sister insisted that she would lend you the money for Cat's operation, I am sure your sister loves her cat just as much as you love Cat. I really hope she comes good and that whatever the problem is, it can be resolved.

Oh no ... I read about the incident you referred to, on the internet this morning. Some people use the word 'tragedy' very loosely and inappropriately, I feel. What happened there with the Dad of the kids you have been teaching, is a genuine tragedy. So terribly sad for everyone involved. And for the family (particularly his young son) to have been there and seen what happened .. well, I dont really want to think about it really. Certainly not something any of them will ever forget. I am very glad that the school has been responsible enough to ensure proper processes and support is in place to help the children and staff too. Its fortuitous that you have your next appointment with your pdoc on Wednesday, as I expect they will help you to process things as well.

Ahhh, and finally the good news ... see ... I told you not to give up on the school you had hoped for! I am very happy that confirmation has finally come through for the school you had wanted. It sounds ideal with the Class 1/2, though with things a bit up in the air for the second half of 2020, I'm hoping that can be resolved sooner rather than later too. I can very much understand why you are not able to feel excited about this piece of good news. It comes on top of 2 other pieces of news which are terribly sad (sisters cat) and very tragic (loss of the Dad of one of your former class members). But there should be no guilt in feeling a little pride and excitement, and indeed happiness, about this new school allocation. You very much deserve this prestigious school placement, you have earned it. And the children you will be teaching there have been given a true gift in you.

So please continue with the self care, and I look forward to further updates on your sisters cat. Please give Toby a big squishy hug and Cat a more distant (I'm alergic) cuddle, from me.

@Faith-and-Hope I hope you are continuing to feel the loving embrace of your family members over in the West. Sending love and care your way.

Sherry 💕

❤️💕 @Former-Member

Just organising dinner for myself @Faith-and-Hope - even at this late hour Couldn't eat earlier but need to and although not really very hungry still need to eat something. Toast and vegemite used to be my go-to meal but I don't eat bread anymore - think that has made a big difference to my IBS (along with cutting out other foods).

Lovely that you have had some social time as well as getting things sorted Hon. You need both and I am really pleased you are back in the west where you have those supports in your friends. Hugs and hugs and hugs from me also.

@Former-Member So much going on today but I spent some time earlier spraying the weeds and grass in my back yard. It was boring, monotonous work but did take my mind off things for a while - and helped me stay occupied. Still very much taking everything in here - happy about the new school but also sad to be leaving the one I am at presently - so mixed emotions there on top of the tragedy and my sister's cat. Very much hoping for a good outcome for her cat and holding those kids in my heart for what they have endured and will continue to do so over time. The pdoc appointment is certainly timely. Don't think I will sleep much tonight - definitely will be a couch night ....too much close to home for me around today so really trying to block things out.