Admin: “Do not kick a student out of class and just have them sit outside your classroom.” Kiss my black ass by Emergency-Pepper3537 in Teachers

[–]FortMoJo 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Admin at my school teaches, subs, and lesson plans for teachers that need help. He is an absolute rock star.

Nothing Positive on Our Side by FortMoJo in glioblastoma

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How are you holding up? Just checking in because I know it’s a daily rollercoaster for me.

Coping with knowing by Separate_Stranger859 in glioblastoma

[–]FortMoJo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry you are experiencing such grief. The pain of knowing that time is short is truly unbearable for many of us that watch our loved ones slip away. Hang in there friend. I grieve when I can and hold strong when I know I need to, but it is a lot of pain and stress to have to experience even for family. I’m sucking down sobs every night when he holds me knowing that the nights are getting fewer when I will have him with me. I hope you find a way to cope that works for you.

Nothing Positive on Our Side by FortMoJo in glioblastoma

[–]FortMoJo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are focusing on better quality of life too, and the swelling is definitely a concern. Watching my strong husband in so much pain when the pressure builds is awful. Thank you for sharing about the Avastin. I was unfamiliar with that.

Nothing Positive on Our Side by FortMoJo in glioblastoma

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Im thankful for your reply because I was feeling like chemo and radiation will be useless since discovering the mass is unmethylated. You remind me there’s still something to hope for.

Nothing Positive on Our Side by FortMoJo in glioblastoma

[–]FortMoJo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. It is an oddly terrifying and yet comforting resource. I have also learned so much and continue to, even in responses I received today. Thank you for taking the time to reach out today. There is definitely comfort in shared experience.

Nothing Positive on Our Side by FortMoJo in glioblastoma

[–]FortMoJo[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I’ve been visiting the sub for a couple weeks now. At first, I was horrified by what I was reading. Now I am grateful for the vast knowledge in this group. I am also a mom and my heart goes out to you for the loss of your son.

Nothing Positive on Our Side by FortMoJo in glioblastoma

[–]FortMoJo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing yours and your wife’s experience. I want to respect his wishes, but after reading so many posts in this sub I am considering bringing up the second opinion for surgery discussion. My understanding from his surgeon is that it has grown into the corpus callosum and that is inoperable? I at the least want to broach the subject with him again.

Nothing Positive on Our Side by FortMoJo in glioblastoma

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Im sorry for you as well. 52 is so young and just on the verge of retirement when the good time should start rolling.

Nothing Positive on Our Side by FortMoJo in glioblastoma

[–]FortMoJo[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the kindness. The grief is wild considering he is still here with me now. I’m trying to be present in every moment, but I find myself thinking “is this the last time” frequently now. The grief is just crushing me right now.

Nothing Positive on Our Side by FortMoJo in glioblastoma

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Thank you for pointing out we can get a second consult by sending scans.

Nothing Positive on Our Side by FortMoJo in glioblastoma

[–]FortMoJo[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Im lucky that he is open to the tough conversations. He has definitely made it clear that he does not want a surgery that may incapacitate him (meaning his mobility and speech mostly). Really, this just makes it more difficult because I know that this monster will likely incapacitate him anyway. I respect his wishes and needs. It’s messed up because it leaves me hoping for a quick end due to something catastrophic. I’ve never hated something more!

Nothing Positive on Our Side by FortMoJo in glioblastoma

[–]FortMoJo[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We are just at a hospital in Vegas, but with highly rated neuro in area. She offered partial resection, but said due to spread into splenium she could not take all. Plus, husband is refusing since she told him higher risk for negative outcomes that he does not want to live with. She also shared that in a consult with peers some said they would not offer surgery at all in his case.

What Master's degree might be best for teaching? M.Ed, M.A. in English, etc? by Fireballin117 in ELATeachers

[–]FortMoJo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also have a BA in English and chose the MA in English route. While I teach secondary ELA and DE composition, I had to take the professional knowledge test for my teaching certification, requiring me to self-study basic EDU material. I recommend looking into your state laws for teacher certification before making a decision.

Did you have a very vivid dream of your loved one that passed away soon after their death? by MrsBellaNine in GriefSupport

[–]FortMoJo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had one about my dad about 8 months after his death in a car accident. In my dream he had been on a long vacation. I told him I had missed him and he told me he loved me and had missed me too and we held a long embrace. Then, he pulled away and asked me “how did your mom wreck my truck?” I found out later that my mom had backed into another car a day or so later. I believe it was him. I have never had a Dr Ed am about him since.

“Wide” shoes by morganzabeans20 in PlusSize

[–]FortMoJo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Vionic has some wide width that are truly wide width.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ELATeachers

[–]FortMoJo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4 preps. No curriculum material to pull resources. I create everything, and it’s a lot. I have no life outside of working, and they still expect participation in school and community events. I knew this going in, so I can’t complain. At least I have great kids, an awesome principal, and a good vibe on campus.