There are some things that are so uniquely Uruguay. It gets windy so people break out the winter coats. It is summer so people take random vacations and forget that there are patients waiting for lab results. I went to my doctor today to check my blood before chemo (platelets are a little low but … Continue reading Results Come Tomorrow so I am Planting Flowers
Things that make me laugh
Love from the States
Mail in Uruguay is spotty at the best of times. Send a package regular mail from the states for Christmas...expect it to arrive for Valentine's day. And with the arrival of summer, you never know when you are going to get mail. There was a huge mail strike not too long ago, and the mail … Continue reading Love from the States
Chemotherapy Treatment Number Four
I was so excited for this treatment. I had fought so hard to make it so that this treatment happened on a Friday instead of the following Monday. It was a day later than normal, but at least I am still on my schedule. I woke up ready. Not only was it a right hand … Continue reading Chemotherapy Treatment Number Four
To My HHS Family
I received the sweetest video from my HHS family. I love you all so much. You have no idea how much this made my day! I miss you all like crazy and want you to know that ya done made me cry and laugh and feel very very very loved. To Carmen: You look amazing, … Continue reading To My HHS Family
Ninth Grade Humor
I told my ninth graders that their exam bonus was to draw me a picture that made me laugh. Ladies and Gentlemen...I give you Luke...😂 This pretty much epitomizes this kid in my class all year. He can drive me loco, but I can't help but love him!
A Mom Reality Check…
I came home after my psychology session and told my mom that I was positive my hair was falling out. "Are you sure?" she asked. "I mean did you see the clump of hair in my garbage can today?" "Oh, please! That was nothing compared the animal I found under your bed from all of … Continue reading A Mom Reality Check…
Chemotherapy Treatment Number Two
I was a little nervous for this one. My lack of symptoms from the last treatment made me think that this one would be my doozy! But I guess my body is stronger than the average bear because this one was easier than the first...no pain, no reactions, no symptoms. And best of all, it … Continue reading Chemotherapy Treatment Number Two
It’s Official: I Work with the Best People in the World
On my desk on Wednesday, directly after third period sat a box. The top was covered in orange construction paper and colored pocka-dotted bulletin board borders. This box could only be from one group of people...teachers. When I opened it, hand-cut construction hearts surrounded goodies to take with me to chemo. My beautiful colleagues and … Continue reading It’s Official: I Work with the Best People in the World
A Letter to STUCO and Mr. Davidson
Dear STUCO, I want you to know that I am so proud of you all. You have worked tirelessly for the past few months putting together a coffee house to remember. The decorations looked amazing! Unraveling those banners on the wall gave me goosebumps. And I know some of you put in way more hours … Continue reading A Letter to STUCO and Mr. Davidson
Hooked on Phonics…Spanish Edition
My mom has been obsessed with the grease man coming. My sink has a strange odor and the grease man comes to empty the trap once a month. I told her I think he comes on a Wednesday but we needed to ask. So, she asked my neighbor and my portero, using her google translator...GO … Continue reading Hooked on Phonics…Spanish Edition
Teach Abroad Coyle 