I know I don’t post on here very often at all, but felt that I needed to take a moment today.
Kevin:
That is a great story and I hope that Dalton will take it to heart.
As I was reading Kevin’s story to Dalton, the first thing that popped into my
head for Dalton was “Dalton, you should be a tutor or a home school teacher”.
You have the god given gift of being a teacher. It takes a special person to be
able to teach a bunch of kids. Just because they complained about you doesn’t
mean that you can’t be an excellent tutor, mentor or even go to a facility
something like “Sylvan Learning Center” and continue to do what you love to do.
Don’t let this setback turn you against teaching. I am sure you would be a
great asset for anyone that is willing to give you a chance to do what you do
best.
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From: kevin weilacher [mailto:hwyfli...@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 10:58 AM
To: Dalton Garis; Carol E; tmic-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [TMIC] Hello
Dalton,
I'm sure that I can't totally understand how you must feel about this..I know
it has to be devastating though...I know you loved teaching and that it was a
large part of your life.....
If I can relate a little story about myself....I was in the Air Force for 20
years....and it was my life. I lived and breathed it on a day to day basis....
I was "somebody" because I had a whole group of people I was responsible for
and also responsible for getting things done....
and then I retired........and I was now "nobody"
Basically starting out fresh in the civilian world.....an environment that I
had to adjust to and become accustomed to.
After a couple of years I found my way into an excellent new career and had
that old feeling back of being "somebody" again....
and then TM hit and I couldn't go back to work.
That was a huge blow and even now after three years it still bothers me a
bit....
But, my life was in my own hands...there wasn't anyone that was going to do
anything about it except me...
So, I taught myself a hobby...something that I would have never even delved
into if it weren't for the fact that TM hit.
I've been doing my wood carving now for about two years and it makes me happier
than anything ever has....Even though I'm not running a shop or an office and
I'm not in charge of a group of people anymore...I am in charge of myself and
have learned that I must continue on regardless of my situation....
With my carvings, I now get the pleasure that people enjoy the things that I've
made with my own two hands.....
So....I guess my point is this....
This is a tough setback for you....that much I understand....but, this is also
a new door opening for you to pursue something maybe totally different and
unique that you might have never thought you would try.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you.....and I wish you the very, very best...
Something good will come to you...
Take care,
Kevin
N.E. Ohio (Canton)
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From: Dalton Garis <malugss...@gmail.com>
To: Carol E <snow121...@hotmail.com>; tmic-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Thu, June 9, 2011 8:17:56 AM
Subject: Re: [TMIC] Hello
Hi Carol;
This is Dalton. I just got terminated today. It seems I couldn't overcome the
pull of TM, and my classroom work—that of which I was most proud—suffered. I
have three months' notice. Last year they lightened the load and I did OK, but
they said I worked too little. This year I taught three courses, teaching
every day, and the pain, fatigue and med-head just made every day agony. It
showed and the students complained. So, that's it.
Up till now they have been very nice. But they don't keep persons around who
can't pull the whole load.
Not the way I wanted to go out.
Thanks,
Dalton
From: Carol E <snow121...@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2011 09:43:34 -0500
To: <tmic-list@eskimo.com>
Subject: [TMIC] Hello
Resent-From: <tmic-list@eskimo.com>
Resent-Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2011 07:44:27 -0700
Just testing to see if I am still on the list. I'm not receiving messages.
Carol
Worrying does not empty
tomorrow of its troubles;
It empties today of its strengths.
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