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Like most teachers, I longed for this three-day weekend with all my cells this week. It’s been a busy couple of weeks in the classroom and the January through mid-March push is unrelenting in the school world. But even with the thought of rest and relaxation on the horizon, I generally try hard not to forget why we educators get the day off.

Life with the new medication has settled down. For a few days, the side effects made me want to toss it. I could barely function, was in pain, was constantly nauseated, and needed to rest almost around the clock. I contacted my doctor but before we could come up with a plan, either my body adjusted, the prayers I was sending up were answered, or I had something else going on during this time. Whatever the reason, I am grateful to be better and would appreciate your prayers that this medication takes on the challenge of repairing my liver.

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