Last night we had the pleasure of attending Liam's Art and Academic Fair at school. This is one of the first times in months we have all gone out together like a "normal" family. It meant so much to Liam to have his brother there to show him all the work he had done. Mac was a bit apprehensive about going. He is so shy and doesn't like to be in the spotlight. You may have guessed this from the way he hid behind Chara during the Cuts for a Cause. He didn't want to go into his classroom to see the work his friends had done, but he did enjoy seeing a lot of friendly faces. Mac even made himself a sundae and ate most of it! The kids at school are so phenomenal! They all offered their support through a wave, coming up to say hi, or a high five as Mac walked by. We are so fortunate to be a part of the St. Margaret School Community. I cannot say enough about the support we have received from so many different school communities such as St. Louis, Franco American, and the Academy of Notre Dame. I have always known that "it takes a village to raise a child", but the real meaning of this has never rang more true than when faced with a child with a serious illness. Never question again if there are good people left in the world because I can say with first hand knowledge that there are!
May is Brain Cancer Awareness Month. Although Brain Cancer is never not on the minds of our family because of the loss of Papa (my father-in-law) last January 15th and the start of our journey this January 17th (Yes, I do believe bears have it right and may join them in hibernation next year) please take a moment to think of all the families changed forever due to this horrific disease.
"I don't think of all the misery but of all the beauty that still remains."
- Anne Frank
Glad you didn't have to be admitted! Alexander had "Sammy the seahorse" - we bought a second one just for the hospital! He was young enough that we could get away with that. =)
ReplyDeleteContinued prayers!
Nancy