Dalton,

Hang in there and believe me when I tell you I understand your pain.  Please
try to enjoy the summer weather while you weigh out your future plans.

Susan

On Thu, Jun 9, 2011 at 10:20 AM, Tracey L. Black <[email protected]>wrote:

> *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:[email protected]]
> *Sent:* Thursday, June 09, 2011 10:58 AM
> *To:* Dalton Garis; Carol E; [email protected]
> *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)
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> *From:* Dalton Garis <[email protected]>
> *To:* Carol E <[email protected]>; [email protected]
> *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 <[email protected]>
> *Date: *Tue, 7 Jun 2011 09:43:34 -0500
> *To: *<[email protected]>
> *Subject: *[TMIC] Hello
> *Resent-From: *<[email protected]>
> *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.
>
>
>
>
>



-- 
Susan L. Ebling

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