aLive @ Stage 4!

Please forgive any errors; I don't feel well enough to read through and proofread this: On this date 11 years ago is the day I got the news.  I don't really have anything profound to say about it.  There was shock, disbelief, all the stages of grief.  The median life span for a metastatic breast cancer patient is approximately three years.  I've lived with it for 11 so far.  I have met wonderful people, some of whom have died.  I'm one of the "lucky" ones, still on my first line treatment.  I remember one wonderful woman -- we chatted in the facebook suport groups, and finally met in person on summer on a trip sponsored by Leslie's Week to Gatlinberg, Tennessee.  It was so very nice meeting her in person.  All of our symptoms were the same, but she was already on her 14th line treatment.  She died the following year.  Why did none of the treatments work for her like they did for me?  Why did she die and I haven't yet?  Sur...

So, I'm taking classes to earn my Masters in Special Education.  The following is on of this week's assignments.  I felt like it deserved to be a blog post.  Happy reading.  :) According to GCU’s Statement on the Integration of Faith and Work, “we are assured that our work within the world matters to God and our neighbors, and that we honor God by serving others in ways that promote human flourishing.” Additionally, the “Model Code of Ethics for Educators (MCEE)” calls upon teachers to demonstrate an “ethic of care.” Finally, the “CCCE College of Education Academic Program Competencies” indicate teachers should “apply discernment in the ethical decision-making process utilizing practical wisdom.” Consider all of these topic Resources and select a bible verse or quote that exemplifies your desire to become a special education teacher. Explain how this verse/quote applies to you personally and to your service to students, families, and colleagues. Wow.  ...