Sickness left me feeling vulnerable.
Vulnerable.
It was my first day back to work after being home sick for two days.
Being home sick is unfamiliar territory for me. The last time I can recall needing two days off for sickness was in the 4th or 5th grade when I had the flu.
On Thursday night my fever was gone and my stomach, while quaking, had not erupted for a few hours. Therefore, I prepared my lessons with the expectation that I would go to work the next day.
Friday morning came. I left my house, a bit unsteadily, and hoped for the best.