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A Message from Walter
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to...
Starting in July, I was sick in ways that I hadn't been in a long time. I started with my primary care, and then with specialists, running tests and waiting for results. Viral? bacterial? That celebrity parasite that was big in the news? Nope, nope and nope. The longer it dragged out, the more worn down I was getting. Ruling out one thing after another was a good thing, but still...something had to be causing this. Right? I had plans to visit Scotland and, most recently, St. Maarten, and as we seemed to be managing the symptoms, my doctor advised me, "Go live your life!"
As each test came back negative, even the specialists started to say that we most likely would outlast whatever it is before we ever figure it out. So as I sat on Kim Sha Beach every day and explored the entire island, its cultures and cuisines, I convinced myself that, whatever it was, it had run its course. I was out of the woods.
So imagine my surprise when I get back and there is a notification for one lone test result waiting for me. Like every other test, I logged into the patient portal, clicked the test results tab, and opened the new message. All it said was "Positive for colon cancer" and advised me to call my doctor.
As of now, I just have the one preliminary result, so there's a lot I don't know yet. I'll be going in to see another specialist, run more tests and then follow the course of treatment, whatever that is. Those of you who know me personally know that I will face this with the undaunted spirit, energy and enthusiasm that I bring to everything in life. Attitude and outlook make such a difference!
In talking with the Worthy Educator team today, we feel we can continue our daily, weekly and monthly online presence, including virtual events and publishing, though on a less robust schedule, as I focus on self-care and beating this.
As veteran educators, we have all experienced how life can suddenly grab our attention and remind us of what's important. Whatever the future holds, please know how important this work is to us at The Worthy Educator, even as I put my health and well-being ahead of everything else. I love this work; it will sustain me through the days ahead. Please keep bringing your energy and ideas. We look forward to serving you.
You may notice changes in what, when and how often we are posting these coming months, so we wanted you to be aware of what's happening behind the scenes. There may well be times we need to shift things up due to unforeseen circumstances, and we ask for your flexibility if and when that occurs.
Going on three years, we have shown what is possible without big money, without corporate influence, and with a focus on what's best for children, and we invite you to follow our lead in your own journey. It can be done.
Thank you, and here's to everything the future holds!
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