May 3 - 9, 2010
This was a busy week for Alisha. She received clearance from her oncologist to attend school on a modified schedule. After the CHOC Child Life Specialist came to talk with her classmates on Monday, Alisha return to school for the first time since her illness for a few hours on Wednesday. Her teacher had arranged for all her classmates to wear a cap on Alisha's first day to welcome her and show their support as she battles for her life. It was very touching to see how caring her teacher, students, parents and staff were. The transition back to school was smooth and we attribute it all to the advance preparation from everyone involved. By the time she was to be picked up from school, she did
not want to leave.
Alisha has been quite restless and begged to return to art class with Ashley to pass time, so she also attended art class on Friday and worked on a detailed drawing of a campsite. Since art/coloring/drawing is one of her passions, she was beyond thrilled to be back in class while working with one of her favorite art teachers, Miss Jenny. Ashley, on the other hand, napped for a few minutes in class and was a nuisance to Alisha - it was a rare incident since Alisha is usually the one who cannot focus in class.
On Saturday, Alisha might have been overwhelmed with what transpired during the week that she started complaining of a massive headache and a dull stomach ache. While celebrating Mother's Day for her Great-Grandmas, Grandma and Mom, she skipped dinner, doubled over in pain and fell asleep at the restaurant. We were all thankful that she slept well and woke up pain free.
On Sunday, Alisha returned to her Chinese class with Tzu Chi Foundation for the first time since the last school year. Coincidentally, Tzu Chi was celebrating Buddha's birthday on Mother's day, so we all witnessed a buddhist ceremony in the school courtyard and came back to the classroom where the moms were all presented with water, a rose and a card from her child.
Alisha's returns to schools and classes were positive and smooth. We are very grateful to all who had Alisha's best interest at heart!
This was a busy week for Alisha. She received clearance from her oncologist to attend school on a modified schedule. After the CHOC Child Life Specialist came to talk with her classmates on Monday, Alisha return to school for the first time since her illness for a few hours on Wednesday. Her teacher had arranged for all her classmates to wear a cap on Alisha's first day to welcome her and show their support as she battles for her life. It was very touching to see how caring her teacher, students, parents and staff were. The transition back to school was smooth and we attribute it all to the advance preparation from everyone involved. By the time she was to be picked up from school, she did
not want to leave.Alisha has been quite restless and begged to return to art class with Ashley to pass time, so she also attended art class on Friday and worked on a detailed drawing of a campsite. Since art/coloring/drawing is one of her passions, she was beyond thrilled to be back in class while working with one of her favorite art teachers, Miss Jenny. Ashley, on the other hand, napped for a few minutes in class and was a nuisance to Alisha - it was a rare incident since Alisha is usually the one who cannot focus in class.
On Saturday, Alisha might have been overwhelmed with what transpired during the week that she started complaining of a massive headache and a dull stomach ache. While celebrating Mother's Day for her Great-Grandmas, Grandma and Mom, she skipped dinner, doubled over in pain and fell asleep at the restaurant. We were all thankful that she slept well and woke up pain free.
On Sunday, Alisha returned to her Chinese class with Tzu Chi Foundation for the first time since the last school year. Coincidentally, Tzu Chi was celebrating Buddha's birthday on Mother's day, so we all witnessed a buddhist ceremony in the school courtyard and came back to the classroom where the moms were all presented with water, a rose and a card from her child.
Alisha's returns to schools and classes were positive and smooth. We are very grateful to all who had Alisha's best interest at heart!
I'm glad to hear her first day back to school went smooth! It's no wonder she was so excited! :)
ReplyDeleteHave you been busy lately? You're getting a bit behind on your blog. Hope you're doing ok, Amy!
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