I've been reading for a while, but never posted. I'm very glad to hear that the tumor was benign. You're so right about how important it is to take a step back and remember to take care of yourself. There have been several times that my body has put its foot down to remind me to slow down, but I'm a slow learner :). The flu the week before finals of a six week class was probably the worst. I look forward to hearing more about coping with stress and teaching strategies.