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Life has happened and time has gotten away from me. My last post was the evening before my 13th anniversary, and now I am approaching my 19th.
My move to Arkansas has been the best decision I have made in a while. I'm enjoying serving as the Headmaster for Haas Hall Academy at the Jones Center in Springdale. In the 7 years that we've been open, we have progressed to ranking in the top 4 high schools in the State, and in fact in one ranking were listed as number 1. All of this is due to the efforts of the teaching staff and the scholars.
Personally, my health has been fantastic. I'm approaching my 19th anniversary and all has been great. My only issues are due to bone density loss which is causing pain in joints, spinal area, feet. This is all caused by the anti-rejection meds. I did get a light case of Covid-19 but was given the antibodies and recovered quickly. I get boosted as often as my doctors allow and continue to monitor numbers of cases in the area.
As far as mental health, I rescued a dog in June of 2018 and he has been the best thing for that! He is totally spoiled and loved by all and is a great resource to help me relax and companionship. I've also recently got back into crafting, mainly Cricut materials, and while it is an expensive hobby it does make my mind think in different ways.
My parents are now in their mid to upper 80's and their health is declining. That is the only thing that makes being over this way hard. I stay in constant contact with them and have now started picking them up and bringing them over for holidays and things so they don't have to drive. Mom had a bad case of Covid and hasn't really recovered from it. Dad caught it as well but like me, caught it early and got the antibodies so had a quick recovery. Mom didn't...she was hospitalized for a while and has had some long Covid issues. Time is starting to wind down and I'm trying to do all I can to see them as often as possible.
My brother and sister-in-law are over here and help when needed. They took me on a conference trip to Hawaii last February where I had a great time. They also got me a NASCAR ride package that will be happening this Spring Break in Vegas where I'll get to drive a racecar a couple of time around the track. Not sure if that will meet the Doctor's approval but they've started telling me to do what I want since I've made it this far.
If anyone is still following, thank you for doing so. I'm sorry it has been so long but I've had several new computers and finally found the link back to this. I'll try to do a better job in the future.
