Catch Up

Hello Everyone,

Sorry I have been playing catch up since getting sick! Things are going pretty good, feeling better just in some pain latley. I have had a hectic week at school this week. One of my student's spent a week in the hospital as she woke up and had no sight at all. They are still trying to figure out whats going on but having in her class has been a blessing and a lot of work. She is starting to get a lot better but school is still a struggle. I had parent teacher conferences on friday from
2- 8pm so it was busy busy getting ready for those and doing treatment. I just can not believe that this year is almost over. Good thing I have another one to look forward to! Hope all is well with everyone back home. Miss everyone like crazy. Keep your heads high.

xoxoxo
ME

Rough Week

Well i'd be lieing to everyone if i said this hasn't been a rough week. I woke up in the middle of the night Tuesday feeling like every bone and joint in my body had been hit by a bus. So finally after an entire night of laying there thinking how the heck am i going to get out of this bed and drag myself to school! I climbed out of bed at 5am and drove myself to school in my P'J's prepared for a substitute and went back to bed. Thursday i was feeling a little better but still not well enough to get out of bed, so i stayed another day in my blankets watching movies and sleeping for the majority of the day. Friday i went to school, just had an upset tummy and well thats normal so i went, wont lie i was missing my kids too....... Turned out that it was a very important day and thats why i went... I got offered a job to stay teaching 6th grade at my school for the next school year :) I was so happy but felt like crap so it was hard to show my enthusiasm but i am beside myself and just cant believe it. So my friDAY was pretty good. Friday night i went to the hospital to meet my doctor, planning for an over night experience but ended up just getting two I.V's and spending about two hours. I will hopefully be well enough to start treatment again on Monday. I will continue to spend me weekend in bed and around the house laying low.... Hope everything is going well for everyone. Aunty Kay and Sandy if you read this HOPE YOUR HAVING AN AMAZING VACATION, TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES!!!!! Mom and Dad have fun up the Mountain you deserve a mini vacation. Keep your heads high.

Love you all,
xoxoxoxo
ME

P.S. Thanks for the all the letters and packages, I will try and get caught up on my emails now that i am feeling better. I havent forgot about you and I love to read them all they make me SMILE.

Update

Hello All,

Things are going well. Had a rough weekend, fighting to keep my blood steady! It is now under controll and i will enjoy my five days off!! School is school busy busy busy- cant believe the year is almost over.... Other than that things are pretty much the same. Havent been up to much. Went to a few basketball games last weekend it was nice to get out and have some fun. I have parent teacher conferences coming up so i will be busy this week getting report cards together. Hope everyone is doing good and keeping their heads high.

xoxoxo
ME

Fire Alarm catches me off guard!

So i have realized since this whole Cancer situation that life is about having fun, smiling, laughing and enjoying the company of family and friends. Today I was having a normal day in sixth grade. My students were working hard on their astronomy planets art project. Earlier this week I had received an email from the principal saying that we were due for a practice Fire Drill.... I read the email which is surprising, and then deleted it thinking ya okay I will remember. Well 2:25 comes along and off goes our ANNOYING, LOUD, EAR KILLING fire alarm and what is the first word out of my mouth as i have students spread out all over the room with Pencil Crayons, scissors and glue all over the place...... SHIT! haha then i started laughing and Diesel was right beside me asking a question and he replies "Ms. Kruse you just made my day, I just love you!"

Although it probably wasnt the best word to use in the situation, it made us all smile and laugh which is very important. I needed it today :)

On a little less fun note, treatment went well today. One more day and I have finished a hard week and it will all be behind me! Love you all, I must go get some rest my eyes are SLOWLY closing....

Keep your heads high

xoxoxo
ME

Today.....

Hi All,

Had an Okay day! This morning one of my students came in- Jayden and he was wearing a hoodie. I said Jayden take your hood off please. Down it goes and he had the biggest smile on his face. Ms. Kruse my dad and I shaved my head this weekend for you! I almost cried. He is just the sweetest thing ever (some days lol). Then he handed me a rubber braclette that says Strength on it. Apparently another one of my students was shaving his head today so we will see. I will take a picture and post it on the blog as soon as I can. Well i am in the middle of applying for job interviews for next school year. I am all over the utah map let me tell you! Anyways, i have one of wednesday at 6pm. So send good vibes lol.... I better get back to my planning and application.

Love you all....... Keep your heads high! Sorry for the rush and probably spelling/grammar errors I know its not acceptable Ms. Kruse.

xoxoxoxo
ME

Round Three Sucks!!!

I am a few days into round three and its offically kicking my butt. I have been fighting a fever all week. It started at 109..... dropped to 107 and now i have it down to 105. I was expecting the worst but hoping for the best with this third round. My belly sure isnt too happy with me. Seems like its constantly spinning in circles and food well no thanks! I have a hard week ahead of me but then FIVE DAYS OFF :) Amanda passed her massage test for those of you who were cheering her on. She is a registered massage therapist. Now she has no excuses when i ask her to rub my feet LOL....... School is going well, i may go and interview with a few school districts this week if i can get my act together. My principal is trying very hard to keep me at the school but with the economy and all the budget cuts I am feeling a little uneasy! Well i better go and get ready for my week. Love and miss you all! Keep your heads high.

xoxoxo
ME

:)

Less than 24 hours until round three.... Hard to believe that ive been at this for over a month already! I had an okay day today, I am really just not feeling well. Fighting a fever and the cold chills. I am going to have a quick shower and then cuddle up in my bed watching TV.( thanks mom and dad for making that possible :) Love You) I will be a little huntsman tomorrow for my treatment, since this is the hardest round. I will post as soon as i get home. Hope everyone is doing well. Keep your heads high.

Love always,
xoxoxo
ME

I didn't forget about this... lol

Hi All......

Well i've been a little busy trying to get use to my new look:) This whole hair thing is harder that chemo. So far this week i have just worn my wig, I am going to step out of my comfort zone and try a scarf tomorrow. I just cant do itchy head anymore. I am starting to get baby bum soft spots on my head as the actual hair roots begin to fall out. Let me tell you though, showering is now super FAST. I got in the shower the first day and couldnt decide what to do. I didnt need to shave my legs or spent time doing my hair. I was lost and to be honest BORED! School is going well my kids are amazing and we are just having a blast. I can not believe how fast the year is going, and that I am actually almost done!!! Sad but Exciting...... I am currently on my five days off, start my third round on thursday- not looking forward to that! Hope all is well with everyone. Keep your heads high!!!

love always,
xoxoxo
ME