The kids got back to school last week. Along with the normal anxiety, there was some added drama. CJ is in the fourth grade this year. This means he's the big man on campus. This also means much more homework an added responsibility. I'm happy to report that he is a very nice teacher and I think he will have a great school year.
Erica is going to school on a regular bus without her wheelchair! Though this is a miracle as last year she was in her chair when she was able to go to school. She's in a regular second grade classroom with another great teacher. For the most part he would not be able to pick her out as being different at school which is amazing. I think we can attribute the successes to her hard work both in the pool and out of the pool with her support staff. She was able to strengthen her core which keeps spinal cord steady.
The only complication she has right now is stomach pain. She is on an adult dose of Nexium and is still having problems with acid reflux. She went in for a scope yesterday and it appears she does not have any damage. The doctor will probably double her dose.
Elizabeth is also going to school. Because of her hip injury as well as the POTS being out of control, she must stay in her wheelchair. This means she also can only attend half of the school day. She was able to create a unique schedule meeting most of her needs. She takes advanced math class, social studies and choir. She also eats lunch at school. She will start aquatic therapy in October. The goal is for her to return full time to school by December. But, as we all know if we want to make God laugh, make plans for the future. We will take this one day at a time.
Going to school has lifted her spirits. In the last two years she has massed close to 10 months of school. The fact that she had peace as she wheeled into the middle school for the first time that shows God's grace.
I agree with the old back-to-school commercial, "It's the most wonderful time of the year!"
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