Yay, High School!

The title is Kelly's idea.  That should give you an idea of how she likes being back at school, even though it is just part time.  Actually part time is perfect for her.  She does the rest of her classes at home, so she has the mornings to work on those before school.  Then she goes to school at lunch time and has two classes after lunch.  A regular school schedule would still be too much for her right now, with chemo treatments every other week.

You can read the secret post below to see how Kelly is doing from her own point of view. You'll also notice that she is a little out of it the day after chemo.  But as usual, the sense of humor is still there. Now it is my turn to give you the latest Kelly news!  She started her two classes at school last Thursday and is really enjoying being back at school.  She actually wanted to try to go today, but as you will see when you read her post, yesterday's chemo didn't go so well.  She was pretty sick, but still wanted to try to eat dinner last night (as she said, she just felt empty)  The dinner did not want to stay down, so that kept her awake quite a bit last night.  She gets caught in the fact that she feels better with something in her stomach, but it just won't stay there on chemo day.  She was eating a hamburger in the infusion center at the beginning of chemo yesterday (while she still felt good) when her doctor stopped by to see her.  He said, "I see you have a good appetite."  To which she replied, "I am enjoying this now before I have to give it back."

School has been such a good thing for Kelly!  She is so happy to be back.  She is really enjoying her classes and loves being around her friends and classmates again.  Thanks so much to everyone at her high school that has been so supportive of her.  (Especially you, Karey!!)  Her teachers at school are great - very understanding with her.  She likes the classes she chose. She is having fun learning French and really likes having one of her good friends in class with her.  (While we are at it Rachel, it is also so nice seeing you dance at the studio again!!)  Ceramics is fun and she enjoys making things with clay, even though so far she has only made the top of a pinch pot.  This class was comfortable for her since she already knew the teacher.  Thanks for making her feel so welcome, Heather.

Kelly was so excited to get a locker this week.  It made her feel like a real high school student, even though she is only there part time.  Amazing how little things can mean so much.

Megan and Shannon are busy with their full schedules of school and dance.  Since Kelly has been feeling so well, with the exception of chemo day and the day after, I have been spending more time at the dance studio.  As some of you know, I worked in the office there before Kelly was diagnosed.  It is fun to be back there a little more, getting to know the students and helping out where I can.  I have also started some of the adult dance classes in the mornings again. It is fun for me to get back to some of my old routines.  It is also good for Kelly to have some time without me around all the time.  As much as I love being with her all the time, she does need her teenage freedom too.  Hopefully, she will continue to have clear MRIs so we can continue to enjoy what is looking to be such a good new school year.