vw, the letter is great. Good work.
Ten percent of nothing is -- let me do the math here -- nothing into nothing, carry the --
Jayne ,'Serenity'
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Amy - Oct 08, 2005 7:42:39 am PDT #7210 of 10001
Because books.
Anne W. - Oct 08, 2005 7:47:06 am PDT #7211 of 10001
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
That letter is perfect, vw. It explains everything clearly, and doesn't come across as defensive or as a bid for sympathy.
vw bug - Oct 08, 2005 7:50:09 am PDT #7212 of 10001
Mostly lurking...
You guys don't think it's TMI?
Amy - Oct 08, 2005 7:55:26 am PDT #7213 of 10001
Because books.
No, I think you were honest and up-front about what you're dealing with, without giving him details about your condition that he doesn't need.
Pix - Oct 08, 2005 7:55:53 am PDT #7214 of 10001
The status is NOT quo.
No, I totally don't. Speaking as a teacher, with any less information I would be skeptical. One of the things you're coming up against is that some students with only very mild ailments--mental or physical--really do use them as an excuse to get out of work. The fact that you've been straightforward and given him both some notion about the severity of your situation and people to call to verify it means that he's not likely to lump you into that category.
vw bug - Oct 08, 2005 7:58:01 am PDT #7215 of 10001
Mostly lurking...
Ok. Cool. Thanks guys. I appreciate it greatly.
Jen - Oct 08, 2005 7:58:53 am PDT #7216 of 10001
love's a dream you enter though I shake and shake and shake you
It's only TMI if it makes you uncomfortable to share it. Otherwise, I think it sounds fantastic. Very mature and well-reasoned.
And this part:
My focus was on keeping myself safe and trying to stay out of the hospital.
Seriously made me so proud. That probably sounds condescending and stupid, and I really really really don't mean it that way; I'm just so glad that you said, "Y'know what? My safety first. Period."
Volans - Oct 08, 2005 8:06:34 am PDT #7217 of 10001
move out and draw fire
What they said (points to preceding posts).
vw bug - Oct 08, 2005 8:07:45 am PDT #7218 of 10001
Mostly lurking...
That probably sounds condescending and stupid
Not at all. And thank you. It means a lot.
beth b - Oct 08, 2005 8:09:12 am PDT #7219 of 10001
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
a good letter. really nice. It doesn't sound like an excuse, but an explanation. and putting the options out is good.