It has been a tough few weeks. Working has proven to be more challenging. I am very raspy and hoarse at night so I know I overdo it. I have wonderful colleagues who remind me to talk at a conversational level, redirect students when needed and give me positive feedback when I am talking with the correct amount of breath. Luckily, I have speech pathologists all around me as well as an awesome music teacher who gives me some great ideas. Of course, I have no hear for music so some of it sounds Greek to me but I so appreciate her support. Now to get through conferences on Monday and Tuesday. It shouldn't be too bad since I only have 3 on each day - I am lucky to not have 20 kids.
We spent the last weekend in Hilton Head and Savannah. It was fun to walk around Savannah and relax in Hilton Head. I did lots of reading and watching the kids play.
So for the good news: Well, today a microphone showed up in my room - Hooray!! The speaker is in the back of the room and the microphone is around my neck. It made today much easier. I can talk normal but the kids can hear me . It is so great to work at a school that cares for its staff. AND I got a letter letting me know that insurance will cover 6 therapy sessions until May 31!! Awesome.
Doing better not talking at night and trying to limit my weekends. I do miss chatting with friends and need to limit that more also. I have realized that Ultimate Charades of Death Round 3 will be my round!!!!
Looking forward to scheduling my first therapy and learning more ways to use my voice correctly. Let the new me begin!!!
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