Saturday, September 15, 2007

A Long-Awaited First!!

After being isolated for the most part from the rest of society for nearly 4 years, our little Logan made his debut into the 'real world.' Because of his chemotherapy treatments for leukemia, Logan has never been in a organized environment with so many other children, yet he was excited to see what this "school" thing was all about. He'd heard many stories, of course, from his sister Julian and he'd seen countless episodes of children's shows depicting the experience.

That first morning he did not appear to be nervous in the least and didn't even mention his prior concern about bullies. With big sister Julian and Grandma Patty by his side he crossed the street and entered into new territory. It was sure to be an adventure!

Logan's blood counts have been high enough for him to attend for the past 7 school days. Even though he is likely to miss some days of Kindergarten when the chemotherapy is doing it's hardest work, we hope those days will be few.

Grandma Patty has been attending school with Logan to help the teacher(who is fabulous) get used to all of his 504 Accomodations and to be a support to Logan. She is now known as the Kindergarten Grandma(a.k.a. KG) and is an invaluable help to the teacher not only with Logan, but with the other children as well.

Some have commented that I have an angel for a mother. Nothing could be more true! It's only because of her that I finally feel like I have my feet on solid ground. What a blessing she is!

3 comments:

i'm erin. said...

(to be read in a deep raspy voice) Logan...LOGAN...LOGAN...now that you are going to school I will have to come seeeeeeeeee you....logan!!!

Unknown said...

Yeah! I am very excited for Logan. It has been great seeing him in Primary. I also loved his outfits!

Kay said...

Ceci:

Your mom IS an angel! And while I and our students here (and did I mention me?), miss her terribly... and while people here who see photos of the Farmhouse realize now why they secretly hated her (all said in a joking manner, of course)... we all know she is doing what she is meant to be doing at this point in her life. I told her her mission was there... and it seems I was right!
Congrats to you for finally being able to put your feet on the ground and feel like you can have an adult life, knowing your precious Logan is well cared for. And congrats to Logan for this first of many future firsts!
Hugs to you and both the kids...
The crazy haired, tentacled, kisser of bald heads, alien from Texas!
(AKA Kay)