Armed with hand sanitizer and Clorox wipes, Maddy was able to go to school today and join her classmates for the first day of second grade. Many children were excited to come back to school while others were not so excited. Maddy, on the other hand, was extremely excited! She has been ready for school to start since July. Even though she "kept in touch" through Skype last year, nothing could replace the face to face interaction with her teachers and peers. It was a reminder to us that sometimes we take things for granted and don't realize what we have until it is gone. Through Maddy's experience, we have learned yet another life lesson.
Maddy will continue to take her daily and weekly chemo medications at home. Once a month we have to travel to the clinic for a chemo treatment. As long as her counts stay up and she can avoid as much sickness as possible, we hope to have a somewhat "normal" school year. We are keeping our fingers crossed!
It was so wonderful to have you in class today Maddy! Welcome back :-) You look great and I'm praying you have a great school year.
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Mrs. Hill
Hope you had a great 1st day back to school! (and Julia too!) Today was Tyler's first day back, but he did not seem nearly as excited as you. We are so happy you are able to be in school with all of your friends this year! I bet Lizzy is excited to see you when you come home after school.
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Aunt Alicia
Great to see you in school Maddy!
ReplyDeleteWTG, Maddy!!! I am so excited you are in school!!!!!! Are you tired this week?? Erin and her brother, Isaac, who is in kindergarten are WORN OUT! And a little grumpy! But don't tell that I told! :)!
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It's been great to see your smiling face around school and at the football game!!! You are AMAZING, Maddy!!!!!
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