Friday, October 2

4:29 a.m. - Oh it's been a long week.  And today is going to be a long day to a long week.  I've got things to do at school, I'm pulling the camper out after school, and Karrigan is having her baby today!  Plus I have a granddog who is telling me that it's not raining now, so we can go on our morning walk.  

Did I mention it's not raining?  Thank goodness that there is dry pavement out there!  It rained and rained, and Kevin Phelps said we received about three inches of rain just yesterday, so I'm not sure how much we have gotten this week.  

Yesterday, we started out at IC Elementary with a power surge and loss of itnternet.  Fortunately that came back within about 15 minutes.  Then I worked on those dang 504 plans.  Another part of the day was completing an observation of a teachers.  After school, I had another junior high girls basketball date, and the legs were plenty tired and stiff.  Also yesterday I heard I might be taking over Amber's bus route soon...ugh.  I'm not looking forward to that.  It can be done, but it will not be easy.  And it will mean long, long days over the winter and basketball season.  

So let's get to today.  I want to get our September perfect attendance certificates out, as well as the Rockin Rockets.  We will be sending out a newsletter, so it will be good to get pics of those students in the newsletter.  I hope to make my way to the hospital sometime and visit with Karrigan, and I'm hoping all goes well with her c-section today, so baby Lees and mommy are healthy.  And then we'll get the Eagle out to Loud Thunder and just relax.  I still have a lot to do at home this weekend, but I'm hoping Saturday afternoon and evening can be a good old campfire session.   Did I remember to mention that today is "picture day" at IC Elementary - good thing the rain has stopped!

OTHER THINGS

• get stuff together to send out insurance stuff for reimbursement
• mailed stuff out on 8/29/26 - expecting $2,500 back
• get money back!
• Camping at Loud Thunder - Oct. 2-3-4
• Get Escape to Slaydens by Wednesday morning
• fix a hood light switch for the Ford
• Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
• Dec. 1 - 7:45 Hussain Moline
• Dec. 4 - 7:50 Dr. Blew dentist appt.
• Mar. 19-24 - trip to Kourtney in Florida

Fall Softball-Volleyball-Basketball 26 Schedule

10/2-10/4 - WEEKEND BLOCKED

10/5 - OPEN blocked in case I need to mow yard

10/6 - FVLine at Alleman - 5:00 p.m. Katy Hasson - she drives 4 p.m. at bank in white

10/7 - BLOCKED MENTORING MEETINGS

10/8 - JHGBK at MerCo

10/9-10-13 - COLUMBUS WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED

10/14 - JHGBK - Sherrard JH 5:30 a.m. & BLOCKED MENTORING MEETINGS

10/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m. Katy Hasson

10/19 - OPEN

10/20 - OPEN

10/21 - BLCOKED MENTORING MEETINGS

10/22 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m. Jim Hartshorn

10/23 - BLOCKED

10/24 - VVB at EM Christian - 8 a.m., 9:30, 11????

10/25 - BLOCKED

10/26 - OPEN

10/27 - OPEN

10/28 - JHGBK at MerCo

10/29-11/2 - BLOCKED HALLOWEEN WEEKEND

11/7 - at Sherrard JH 8 a.m.

11/16 - at Sherrard JH BKB - 5:30 p.m.

11/19 - at Sherrard JH BKB - 5:00 p.m.

Knee Surgery Dates Completed
• March 11 - 10:25 a.m. - ORA Moline - Consult
• April 1 - 1:45 p.m. - ORA Moline - MRI
• April 9 - Walk in labs at Tr
• April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance) 8:45 a.m.
• April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
• April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
• May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
• May 5- returned home from hospital
• May 6 - home recovery
• May 7 - home recovery
• May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
• May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
• May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• May 18 - noon - ORA PT
• May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
• May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
• May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
• May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
• May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 16 - 10:20 a.m. - ORA
• June 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT- Cancelled
• June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein

Thursday, October 1

4:56 a.m. -  I survived yesterday.  I stumbled and bumbled through the two 504 meetings, but the important things got done.  We had conversations with parents, and parents provided input on the plans.  Now I just have to figure out how to clean up all the "legal stuff" and get copies of the paperwork out to the parents.  And then I got through my first junior high girls basketball night.  The left knee is just stiff, so it's not where I want it to be.  On the other hand, there wasn't any pain in the knee joints, which was nice.  I did end up taking a Tylenol last night, but I have been off of the Meloxocam for awhile.  I wasn't winded, but then again I really wasn't running hard.  I did put ice bags on the knee when I got home, so hopefully that helped.  I just need to stay positive and keep working on it, and I really need to focus on losing weight.  

And now on to today.  Rain continues.  I have another junior high girls basketball night.  And I have a teacher observation today.  Just keep swimming.  The weather continues to look good for this weekend...can't wait to be in the camper!

OTHER THINGS

• get stuff together to send out insurance stuff for reimbursement
• mailed stuff out on 8/29/26 - expecting $2,500 back
• get money back!
• Camping at Loud Thunder - Oct. 2-3-4
• Get Escape to Slaydens by Wednesday morning
• fix a hood light switch for the Ford
• Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
• Dec. 1 - 7:45 Hussain Moline
• Dec. 4 - 7:50 Dr. Blew dentist appt.
• Mar. 19-24 - trip to Kourtney in Florida

Fall Softball-Volleyball-Basketball 26 Schedule

10/1 - JHGBK - MerCo

10/2 - Ride Amber's bus route home today

10/2-10/4 - WEEKEND BLOCKED

10/5 - OPEN

10/6 - FVLine at Alleman - 5:00 p.m. Katy Hasson

10/7 - BLOCKED MENTORING MEETINGS

10/8 - JHGBK at MerCo

10/9-10-13 - COLUMBUS WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED

10/14 - JHGBK - Sherrard JH 5:30 a.m. & BLOCKED MENTORING MEETINGS

10/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m. Katy Hasson

10/19 - OPEN

10/20 - OPEN

10/21 - BLCOKED MENTORING MEETINGS

10/22 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m. Jim Hartshorn

10/23 - BLOCKED

10/24 - VVB at EM Christian - 8 a.m., 9:30, 11????

10/25 - BLOCKED

10/26 - OPEN

10/27 - OPEN

10/28 - JHGBK at MerCo

10/29-11/2 - BLOCKED HALLOWEEN WEEKEND

11/7 - at Sherrard JH 8 a.m.

11/16 - at Sherrard JH BKB - 5:30 p.m.

11/19 - at Sherrard JH BKB - 5:00 p.m.

Knee Surgery Dates Completed
• March 11 - 10:25 a.m. - ORA Moline - Consult
• April 1 - 1:45 p.m. - ORA Moline - MRI
• April 9 - Walk in labs at Tr
• April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance) 8:45 a.m.
• April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
• April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
• May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
• May 5- returned home from hospital
• May 6 - home recovery
• May 7 - home recovery
• May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
• May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
• May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• May 18 - noon - ORA PT
• May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
• May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
• May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
• May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
• May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 16 - 10:20 a.m. - ORA
• June 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT- Cancelled
• June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein

Wednesday, September 30

4:47 a.m. - Yesterday was okay.  The day started with an IEP meeting that was a play-based meeting for a young student.  Then I was able to get some paperwork items completed.  Also the ROE visited with an employee of the month recognition.  In the afternoon, I got in an informal evaluation, and then after school it was back to East Moline Christian for volleyball.  I had my first 5-set volleyball match I've had in awhile, so I got home later than I had hoped.  I thought about staying up for the Cubs playoff game, but I'm glad I didn't - the Cubbies got beat by San Diego 8-0.  

Today...more rain...lots of rain.  And tomorrow...lots of rain.  The weekend is still looking good for camping, so that's still good.  I've got to get my basketball officiating stuff out too!  My first basketball game is a junior high girls game at Sherrard.  Let's see how the old legs do with this.  Today I have a student council meeting, and later I have 504 meetings that I've been trying to get in for about a month.  Just keep swimming. 

OTHER THINGS

• get stuff together to send out insurance stuff for reimbursement
• mailed stuff out on 8/29/26 - expecting $2,500 back
• get money back!
• Camping at Loud Thunder - Oct. 2-3-4
• Get Escape to Slaydens by Wednesday morning
• fix a hood light switch for the Ford
• Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
• Dec. 1 - 7:45 Hussain Moline
• Dec. 4 - 7:50 Dr. Blew dentist appt.
• Mar. 19-24 - trip to Kourtney in Florida

Fall Softball-Volleyball-Basketball 26 Schedule

9/30 - JHGBK - Sherrard JH & MENTORING MEETINGS - 5:30 p.m.

10/1 - JHGBK - MerCo

10/2-10/4 - WEEKEND BLOCKED

10/5 - OPEN

10/6 - FVLine at Alleman - 5:00 p.m. Katy Hasson

10/7 - BLOCKED MENTORING MEETINGS

10/8 - JHGBK at MerCo

10/9-10-13 - COLUMBUS WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED

10/14 - JHGBK - Sherrard JH 5:30 a.m. & BLOCKED MENTORING MEETINGS

10/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m. Katy Hasson

10/19 - OPEN

10/20 - OPEN

10/21 - BLCOKED MENTORING MEETINGS

10/22 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m. Jim Hartshorn

10/23 - BLOCKED

10/24 - VVB at EM Christian - 8 a.m., 9:30, 11????

10/25 - BLOCKED

10/26 - OPEN

10/27 - OPEN

10/28 - JHGBK at MerCo

10/29-11/2 - BLOCKED HALLOWEEN WEEKEND

11/7 - at Sherrard JH 8 a.m.

11/16 - at Sherrard JH BKB - 5:30 p.m.

11/19 - at Sherrard JH BKB - 5:00 p.m.

Knee Surgery Dates Completed
• March 11 - 10:25 a.m. - ORA Moline - Consult
• April 1 - 1:45 p.m. - ORA Moline - MRI
• April 9 - Walk in labs at Tr
• April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance) 8:45 a.m.
• April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
• April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
• May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
• May 5- returned home from hospital
• May 6 - home recovery
• May 7 - home recovery
• May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
• May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
• May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• May 18 - noon - ORA PT
• May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
• May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
• May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
• May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
• May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 16 - 10:20 a.m. - ORA
• June 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT- Cancelled
• June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein