Ms. Chase, I am weeping as I type this. Your story is beautiful. It is full of hope and strenth, with just enough humanity to touch that special place inside of me. Congratulations on completing your chemotherapy treament! I watched a very good friend of mine undergo rigorous chemotherapy and radiation. I saw what it did to her body, her mind and her spirit. So, congrats! It takes unbelievable strength.
I was directed to your site by a friend of mine, Ellen. She is following my progress as I prepare to participate in my second Breast Cancer 3-day 60 mile walk. She posted a link to your site on my fundraising page, and I am very glad that she did. I wish you continued success in your recovery, and I thank you for sharing your story. It truly is heartwarming. Sarah K. Weitenhagen weitensk@yahoo.com
Thanks, Sarah, for your comment. I am currently obsessed with Finland -- especially with the huge press it has received here in the USA on education -- being a teacher -- very valuable info! I find the mindset of the nation fascinating. Thank you very much for the inspiring words...please keep in touch! And yes -- funny you should mention the mom you work with -- because I too am up at 4:30am to run before teaching! :-)
Not long ago, I was simply a mild-mannered high school English teacher, totally disinterested in cyberspace; I left that realm to my students. However, on October 4, 2008, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Because I have such a wonderful, concerned support system—family, friends, and students—the idea of a blog was suggested to me by my Assistant Principal Melanie Sprouse. Actually, she was so enthusiastic about another teacher’s “Baby Blog,” she thought I needed something similar to share my experiences with those who care about me. Not only did she suggest the idea, but she actually created the blog spot for me! She and several of my colleagues aptly named my blog “The Tata Tales.”
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Ms. Chase,
I am weeping as I type this. Your story is beautiful. It is full of hope and strenth, with just enough humanity to touch that special place inside of me. Congratulations on completing your chemotherapy treament! I watched a very good friend of mine undergo rigorous chemotherapy and radiation. I saw what it did to her body, her mind and her spirit. So, congrats! It takes unbelievable strength.
I was directed to your site by a friend of mine, Ellen. She is following my progress as I prepare to participate in my second Breast Cancer 3-day 60 mile walk. She posted a link to your site on my fundraising page, and I am very glad that she did. I wish you continued success in your recovery, and I thank you for sharing your story. It truly is heartwarming.
Sarah K. Weitenhagen
weitensk@yahoo.com
Thanks, Sarah, for your comment. I am currently obsessed with Finland -- especially with the huge press it has received here in the USA on education -- being a teacher -- very valuable info! I find the mindset of the nation fascinating. Thank you very much for the inspiring words...please keep in touch! And yes -- funny you should mention the mom you work with -- because I too am up at 4:30am to run before teaching! :-)
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