A quick note about our first day of the "new normal" schedule. It went off without a hitch, except for Mother Nature cutting golf practice short. I'll add Her to the list of things out of our control.
My goodness, Shannon is strong willed. (Some might call her stubborn.) She needed to get to school early so she could "get on the same page" with her teachers - her words, not mine. The teachers are encouraging her to cut herself some slack. She wants to do things by the book and complete all her assignments. Hmm, I wonder where she gets that ... it must be from her dad.
We received nice notes from both girl's teachers and administrators today just making sure the lines of communication remain open as we go forward and that our kids needs are being met. So grateful for that support.
Dan and I got both girls off to school, and then he managed to clean up our kitchen for the first time since people started bringing goodies to us last Saturday. Trust me, that was quite an accomplishment. It's the small things...
Shannon completed her now truncated school day at 12:35, including taking three separate medications at school, and we were off for day 2 of radiation. She already has the hang of it: check in, get your beeper, it buzzes, you go back. Put your ipod on their dock, get locked into place on the table in your mask, listen to three songs or so, and it's over. If you twitch or wiggle, the GPS makes the table adjust slightly so the radiation beam is hitting the tumor. Grab your stuff, stop at the scheduling desk and find out what time your appointment is on the next weekday. Routine ...
So, that's the "new normal", at least until further notice. Tonight, we enjoyed a short visit with some family offering support to Dan and I and company for the girls, and then it was time to call it a day. Shannon was tired tonight and her stomach unsettled. Lots of chemicals being pumped into that little body now. Perhaps the first inkling of what's ahead ...
No profound thoughts from me tonight, just the facts. Time to try for some sleep. Erin's soccer team kicks off the season tomorrow at 8:30am. Go Fireballs!
