It’s almost official. I filed for a leave of absence to take effect the first quarter of this year. My boss was so understanding, as expected. I looked at the calendar and the first week of classes will consist of doctor’s visits, scans, chemo, and more visits every single day of the week. It hurts my brain and makes me anxious to think about juggling it all–work around doctor’s appointments, carry my computer with me everywhere I go, and worry about whether I will stay caught up or get “dinged” for not completing a task.
It’s so liberating to have that off my plate!
We have been contemplating this for a while, and downsized in expectation of the time I would take off. I’ve been fighting the MBC battle for three years now, so I feel like I’ve paid my dues. We finally took the leap. Now I can focus on my health, and staying healthy. We can enjoy life while I am still feeling good, while also helping Tim in combined ministry efforts. We will re-evaluate at the end of the term and decide whether this will be permanent retirement, but it’s likely going to be. Maybe I will have more time to blog and help others who are going through this crazy journey.
Á la prochaine…Until Next Time!