Today I had the honor of teaching the Composition Honors class about library resources! The professor moved up the time frame so I could teach before I get side lined again by the radiation treatments.
I was clearly not sure if I had enough stamina to do the session, but the professor understood and if I only got partway, that would be better than nothing. Besides, there are the inevitable handouts!
Since I have been coming into the office mornings all week, I had plenty of time to update materials, run some searches to see what information I could locate on B. T. Roberts, our institution's founder, and intertwine information location with general how-to's and tips. As well, we arranged for our archivist to showcase materials in our archive that were written by or about Mr. Roberts.
My colleagues were looking out for me as well, and helped me get the room set up, adjust to upgrades that have happened in my absence, and found me a chair/stool so that I could sit comfortable throughout the presentation. I am always so grateful for their thoughtfulness and kindnesses.
The session went well. As I suspected, I got so caught up in what we were doing that I forgot to sit down. The students were engaged and responsive and many thanked me afterwards. It felt sooooo good to be back to teaching and contributing. I can't wait to be finished with the next phase of treatment so I can get back to work in full swing!
Right now, I am going home to rest - and delighted that the tiredness is not exhaustion or that shaky jello feeling. Definitely on the upswing.
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