Thanks for 911 responses

[Judith Cravens Estabrook <judithe@TENET.EDU>]

Almost 100 of you responded to my cry for help last week.  I knew you
would come through but didn't dream the response would be that
overwhelming.  I am truly gratified.
All of you offered moral support -- it is a great help to know that
almost everybody has experienced their own "library from hell" as one
netter phrased it.  You were unanimous in insisting that I recruit
volunteer help, and I am taking that advice.  I had been using a few
lackluster students who mainly wanted to get out of PE, but I realize I
don't have to settle for that.  I am going to let students apply for the
job and have them stay after school one day a week for training.  Many of
you said the kids are willing to work for food. :-)
I have been busily gluing pockets to poster board and have already
checked out a few classes that way.  It will be a great time saver and I
can get my helpers to do some of the shelving, once I get them trained.
Although things are still in a mess, I can see a ray of hope, and am
trying very hard to take another frequently given piece of advice: to not
be so hard on myself, not try to do it all myself, and to settle for less
than perfection.
I will try to respond to you individually as I can, but please know that
I appreciate all of you for taking the time to comfort me and share your
experiences.

Judy Estabrook
Dallas, TX