>Donna

> Thanks for asking. It actually went very well. It does take some time
> to get back into the swing of things. Today I followed the day plan of
> the other teacher, but I will gradually have to shift things around to
> my way. It felt good to be back.

> There are many sick children in school, and many out as well.
> Hopefully the time will pass quickly for the vaccination to start
> working. I hear there is a two week period before it takes effect. The
> pregnant woman we have on staff is staying home for the next bit, and
> I think that is wise. When there are so many sick kids, it is not
> worth the risk of unnecessary exposure.

> I think it was a good idea to go back mid-week like this. I will work
> for two days, then it is the weekend. Then I will work another two
> weeks, and then it is Remembrance Day (Nov. 11), which is a statutory
> holiday. I can ease in gradually.

> My knee is fine. Recovery from the knee surgery went very well. My
> problem seems to be my hip. My hips are really unstable, hence the
> need for the crutch. My hip gives me a great deal of pain yet that
> surgery was a year ago. I do go to the surgeon on the 13th, so will
> see if there is anything going on that I need to be concerned about.

> Meanwhile, I need 4 more participants for my research study. I really
> need volunteers so that I can get this dissertation completed and the
> program finished with.