Trials come in droves

Well, I love the start of a new school year, but with it comes a lot of stress. To start a new school year, we all caught colds. I had it for the first two weeks (1 week before students, and first week with kids), now both of the boys have it. I was just finally getting into the new routine, when I got this terrible pain in underneath my right arm. I thought I was having an allergic reaction to my deoderant. After one week , and no rash and with the pain spreading to my back, I started to think I had a pinched nerve in my back. When the pain got unbearable, I started visiting the Chiropractor. A week later, still with no progress, I made a Dr. appointment. So I really went, thinking they would give me muscle relaxers for the nerve. Well it turns out I have shingles. I don't have a rash though, so I didn't think about shingles. But now that I have researched I have found you don't have to have a rash, and it can take up to 3 months to get the rash. The doctor is hopeful, that with the meds I won't get the rash. So I felt better that we know what it is, but a little bit uneasy about the near future. It might be a long road, but we'll get through.
When I went to work today, I had a card on my desk from a co-worker. It was in the shape of a pill and said in big letters CHILL 250,000 MG. A "Chill Pill" I thought it was hilarious. I got an email from my principal that said to let her know of anything I need. And my coworkers brought me much comic relief (which they always do), and my students are just sweet and kind and always make me smile. At home I have got many cuddles from my baby, and the boys are helping with beet harvest (which they absolutely love!) So I do recognize that I have a great support system, and really have nothing to stress about. So here we go on a new adventure, that hopefully won't last too long!