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Monday, September 13, 2010

Teaching Swimming -- Trials and Rewards

Last week, for the first time, I had such a difficult time teaching swimming that I wondered if I would be able to continue.  Given how weak I felt, I did not know until this morning if I would be up for teaching today.  Even if I could manage to teach, I worried that it would take everything out of me and leave me like a rag again.

In the end, I felt OK, so I decided to teach, and I am so glad!

I had amazing classes!!

My beginners all accomplished a new step forward and we were all so excited!

My advanced swimmers worked hard and had a very productive lesson as well.

Of course I felt tired afterwards, but I also felt great!

I love teaching and days like today make all the efforts worthwhile!!



Please daven (or send happy, healing thoughts) for RivkA bat Teirtzel.

With love and optimism,
RivkA

5 comments:

Ilana Elzufon said...

I'm also glad you made the effort - my daughter really enjoyed the session. I hope you will feel better and more energetic soon. Gmar chatimah tovah!

Batya said...

That's good to hear. B"H you're so amazing.
Refuah Shleimah

Devorah said...

As a lifeguard, I know that amazing feeling of getting the kids to learn something new. I'm so glad you were able to get them to move forward and you felt so accomplished!

Laura said...

I will say a misheberach for you sweet gentle soul...g'mar chatima tova

Lewis Clark said...

Teaching swimming must be fun. I like to swim but have recently taken a break from it. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing the experience.