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First Day Of School!

Well......Kolby went to school today for the first time since she was diagnosed with cancer. It has been almost 4 months. She did pretty good. She said all her friends were so excited to see her and her teachers were really really nice to her, especially her dance teacher. She made the dance team but she had to drop out because of her condition. But the dance teacher said that Kolby could be her aide and Kolby was thrilled with that idea. I kept texting Kolby all day to find out how she was doing. She kept texting me back saying that she was good. I was so glad because I had to go back to work teaching. I admit, it is kind of selfish of me wanting Kolby to want to go back to school, so I was happy when she decided to go back. I was glad because if she is gone at school I will not feel so guilty working. I sure wish I could just stay home with her and take care of her. It's bitter sweet having Kolby return to school. I can take time off to take care of her, and I plan on doing that whenever she needs. I even have the option to take the family medical leave during the year. We"ll just have to wait and see how things go. When Kolby came home from school she was exhausted. She told me and her father that she is going to go this whole week and then decide if she will continue. Today did totally wipe her out. She has been on the couch all afternoon and evening. She barely touched her dinner and she is very tired. I feel so bad. But I admire her willingness to try. She said she may want to go to seminary in the mornings, then come home and take her academic classes on line, and then go back to school for lunch and her two electives which are student council and dance student aide. This is an option for Kolby, and it would still give her the opportunity to still socialize, which was the main reason she wanted to return to school. So, here we are again, taking one day at a time. She is counting down, and she has 9 months left of chemo. It's going to be a roller coaster of a year, but with so many friends, family and loved ones, we know that we can make it. We are so blessed and loved and we are so thankful for every one's daily prayers, support and friendship. We couldn't endure this trial without each one of you!

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  1. Kolby,you are so quite! god bless you! Hope you be the same when you grow up!

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  2. Glad to hear that the first day of school was a success. Yes, school is definitely exhausting! I, too, am proud of Kolby for giving it a try. And I also love your "Plan B." What a great idea to incorporate a little bit of everything: seminary, online classes, the elective courses and maybe even a nap. :)

    Your determiniation is amazing Kolby! I hope you have another good day at school tomorrow.

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