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Consciousness Correction

I
often 
feel despair
about my health.
Doctors have no cures,
and my rare conditions
never go away; therefore,
I find things that bring me comfort
and do my best to enjoy sweet life.
Family, friends, and writing are my salve.
Also in life. I sometimes make mistakes -
not things of shame, but embarrassment.
I try to just grin and bear it.
Giving wrong information
to students that I teach, 
I let them kmow when
I have messed up.
Humor is
my best
tool.

Copyright © Andrea Dietrich | Year Posted 2023

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Sara Kendrick Date: 11/21/2023 4:21:00 AM Humor is a good medicine. Constant nagging problems are awful, but we have hope in a new body, praise the Lord we'll have a new life. Prayer the moments we rest in our Higher Powers' presence is also refreshing. Thank you for sharing this one and for dropping by my page. Sara K Login to Reply

Victor Buhagiar Date: 11/20/2023 2:31:00 AM Brilliant ethereal, Andrea. A lesson from life. Hugs and blessings. Login to Reply

Quoth Theraven Date: 11/19/2023 6:38:00 PM Andrea, Life is the best teacher. And the best in academics learned from living. Glad you're here to share with us. "I let them kmow when I have messed up." That made me smile. -Richard Login to Reply

Bj Legros Kelley Date: 11/19/2023 12:15:00 AM You have such a sunny outlook on life Andrea. Having health issues and still keep on going with your sweet disposition is a blessing to all you meet, I'm certain! Login to Reply Andrea Dietrich Date: 11/19/2023 11:03:00 AM Thanks, BJ

Miranda Hawley Date: 11/18/2023 9:02:00 PM Good luck in the contest. I like your last sentence. "Humor is my best tool." That is excellent I think and better when it is mixed with laughter. Login to Reply Andrea Dietrich Date: 11/19/2023 10:27:00 AM thanks, at least i have humor.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 11/18/2023 6:00:00 PM So difficult to have a longstanding illness. You are to be admired that you still see the good things. Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 11/20/2023 10:27:00 AM My heart goes out to you… Andrea Dietrich Date: 11/19/2023 10:19:00 AM Thanks, kim. I am even turning down a free cruise with my sisters in may. i know that my conditions would keep me from enjoying myself. i just lie around my house to feel good. Too bad i have difficulties cleaning. oh, how i wish i could afford a maid!

Janice Canerdy Date: 11/18/2023 4:41:00 PM Excellent, expressive write, Andrea. I knew you were a teacher. I didn't know about the health conditions. I hope your doctors find the answers you need. Janice Login to Reply Andrea Dietrich Date: 11/19/2023 10:24:00 AM They won't find solutions. i've already had MRI's. yes, am teaching ESL three mornings a week. i sit mostlly in a chair. i hope ro keep my mind strong even though I can retire now. Sociisl security does not pay for the rising costs of things, and ESL teachers rarely have the benefits of health care or pensions

Daniel Turner Date: 11/18/2023 4:17:00 PM Nice write. I don't know much about the form but it takes a wise person to admit their mistakes and then sprinkle in some humor. Take care. I enjoyed the read. Login to Reply Andrea Dietrich Date: 11/19/2023 10:19:00 AM thanks, Danny

Paige Hind Date: 11/18/2023 4:00:00 PM I agree about humor. I wish you better days of health. :) Login to Reply Andrea Dietrich Date: 11/19/2023 10:28:00 AM May, I keep the ability to teach until i drop dead. haha