Today I called in sick. Not awful, horrible, I can barely move sick. Just feeling really crummy sick. I actually think it’s just really bad allergies. I guess the doc will tell me later.
Calling in sick is weird. An interesting thing about being a teacher is that you feel extremely guilty when you are not there, at least I do. I am fortunate enough to have an amazing instructional assistant who is more than capable of running the show when I am gone. But I still feel guilty. Like I have abandoned her and my 26 little ones for the day. That is something that I had never really experienced with any other jobs. I guess that’s what happens when you find a job that really matters.
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January 23, 2008 at 4:43 pm
John
Sorry you’re not feeling too well. I know how it is. I’m still channeling Barry White myself. I hope you feel better. It was great seeing you & Billy Sunday.
January 23, 2008 at 5:00 pm
davewasson
I feel incredibly guilty if I ever have to call in sick on Sundays. I think I’ve done it twice in the past six years…and thats only after trying to show up and then almost falling down dead in the hallways.
Rest up! I’m sure your kids will have most of their fingers and toes by the time you return.