What a day we had today!!! Ben had planned on going into school for lunch and a movie - after all it was corn-dog day! But this morning when he woke up Ben said he wanted to go to school for the whole day. I explained he still had to go to treatment so we compromised - we went to school first thing and he had breakfast there then we went to radiation. I was sure after treatment he would want to go home and rest for a while but he said no - he wanted to go back to school. So I took him to school, I figured we would stay about 30 minutes and then he would need to go home. We arrived at 10 am and left today at 3:45 !! Yes he did a full day at school. I sat out front and rocked in the rocking chair and tried to stay out of the whirl wind of activity that surrounds Brighter Horizons - after all it was Sam's Club shopping day!!
Ben snacked with his class, did puzzle games with the class, colored with the class and played the freeze game with the class (he is really good at freezing), then of course he ate corn dogs with the class and then it was movie time. When it was time for the playground Ben went out and sat in the sun. Not a lot of running around for him today. But what a change - he has spent the last several days sleeping or laying down for roughly 90% of the day and today it was like he decided he was not going to be sick anymore - which is very cool with me!
We had a great day today, tomorrow is clinic so probably not going to be a great day but we have all kinds of toys and games packed for the very long expected clinic day.
We'll post some great pictures from today as soon as I can figure out how to get them out of my email -they are trapped!!
Love you all
Erin
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Ben,
I'm so happy that you came to school today, even though I didn't get to see you. It sounds like you had a fun day, and I'm sure that you will sleep good tonight. We miss you so much around school, and it was great to have you back. It's just not the same when our little pirate isn't there. I saw that there were a few corn dogs left over from lunch; I guess that you didn't eat them all! See you later, buddy. Only two more days until your birthday!!!!
Hey Buddy,
I'm so glad you came to school today. We really missed you. I hope you enjoy those donuts I gave you to take to clinic with you. I hope to see you back at school soon and I can't wait for your birthday party. It's going to be so much fun! Well sleep good tonight. I know I will. You and all of your friends wore me out. Good night! I love you!
Hi Ben
I loved your visit today. I only got to see you for a few minutes but they were worth it. Your chipmunk cheeks are adorable. WOW in just two days you are going to be 5!!!
That is a most exciting birthday.
Well see you soon
The Brathbury Family
hey pal-
how were the corn-dogs?
I bet they were awesome.
your aunt mego wants to know how many you ate. my guess was 136, am I close?
try to have a good time at the clinic, and be nice to your mom.
Hi there Pirate Ben. I'm so glad you came to school today!! I hope you come back again soon!! All your classmates were so happy to have you for the whole day! That was awesome!! I agree with Mrs. Tammy, your chipmunk cheeks are GREAT!!! Let's see--- 2 more days until the "big 5" Can't wait for the party! Good night, sweet dreams! God loves you and so do I
Love,
Mrs. Rita
Hii Ben!
It was great seeing you at school today! Your belly must really be full from everything you ate! Sam's loves when Brighter Horizons comes because we buy a whole bunch of food to feed ya'll hungry bellies! haha! I'm glad you had a fun day and weren't too tired and it was great seeing you! Be a big boy for mom tomorrow at clinics and we will see you thursday for your party! It's going to be great! Love you Ben...goodnight
Hi Ben!
Hope you are feeling well. I wouldn't miss corn dog day either. My kids just learned what a corn dog was at the fair this year. Yummy!! Say hello to your mom and dad and your grandma and grandpa. All our love and many blessings to you from Phoenix AZ. Keri Lee (Whitney)
Hey Ben -
I'm so glad you had fun at school yesterday! Corn dog day sounds like fun. I bet you can eat a lot of those!! I know today might be a little boring waiting for clinic, but it sounds like your mom has packed some fun toys. If you're reading this after clinic, I hope you had a good day and I'm thinking about you. Hang in there little buddy. Love, Aunt Robyn
Hey Beno,
It must have been pretty cool to be back at school! It sounds like you get to play lots there.
I hear you have a big birthday coming up and my boys and I wanted to wish you a great birthday! 5 is the best age, I think!
Have a great week! love,
Michelle & the Nebraska boys
Hi Ben,
We were so excited to hear you went to school, and for the whole day. What a big guy. Hope you get to go again next week. Only 2 days left to the BIG BIG day. Hey Ben, don't let uncle Mikey get at the pizza when he gets back their, He will try to eat it all and the great pirate will have to fight him off. we love you and your family.
Ben, Hearing about your full day at school made my day! I'm so happy you got to see all of your friends and munch on corndogs. What a cool day! I can't wait to see pictures.
I hope you're day is going well, lil' Ben. I'm thinking of you!
Love, Jill
Jill,
I just read lil Ben's story. Wow, he is one brave boy. Im a counselor here at Cabrini and recieved a flier today with Bens website. Recently I have been dealing with my Mom's AML treatment, and thru her website I have met a lot of parents with children who are facing difficult times. I can't imagine what it is like to watch your son go thru treatment. We must rely on hope and faith. I will keep your family in my prayers. I do believe in Miracles! nicole cook
www.caringbridge.org/visit/welovebev
Hey Ben,
I sure do miss all of my friends at Brighter Horizons! My mom is letting me miss a day of school tomorrow, so I can see you when you come to visit Brighter Horizons
My mom has been showing me your pictures and telling me about your fun days. I wish I could have seen Imagination Movers and your cool Pirate friend. You are so lucky! Well I guess we can talk more tomorrow, keep being brave! You and your family is in my prayers at school and at night before bedtime.
Love,
Reagan Olivier and Family
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!
Me and my mommy wanted to be the first ones to wish you a Happy Birthday even though we are a little early.
Love,
Reagan Olivier and Family
Wow, Ben! I never imagined you'd have quite that big and happy a day! You are a strong Pirate. I hope today you were as brave a pirate as a boy could be. Everyone expects a lot of you, we know. But we're very proud of you. Hang in there, tiger. We know you're doing your best.
We were awakened by our Chihuahua, Pip, at our motel in southern Illinois last night at 3, and she didn't want to go back to bed, so we got an early start. Lots of wind and trucks to fight, but here we are just a few hours from New Orleans, north of Jackson. Poor Jack needed a nap from all the driving.
Here's another of my dumb elephant jokes: How can you tell if an elephant is in the bathtub with you? By the smell of peanuts on its breath.
Can't wait to see you and, of course, OUR Megan too. She's always our little girl even though she's grown up.
Love, Megan's Mom, Peg
Hi Ben I am Rikki's mom. I was so excited to hear you got to spend the day at school yesterday. I know everyone at Brighter Horizons has missed you so much. Ms. Jessica (the cool one)was so excited in telling me you got to spend all day at school with her and that you couldn't wait to eat corn dogs that is one of my favorites too. I hope clinic day went well it sounds like your mom packed alot of cools things for you just for today. I hear you have a big day tomorrow. I call it "you make a whole fist full" (you know all five fingers)and that is such a big deal. Keep strong lil pirate.
Love, Rikki and Ms. Alycia
Hey Ben,
It's Reese and Rylan Thayer (& Baby sister Brenna!) and we wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday! We are so excited to see you for your big day tommorrow and are ready to have bunches of fun. We hope you are feeling better and are praying for you, too! Keep up the hard work!
Love Always,
The Thayer Family
Hi Ben! It sounds like you had an awesome day at school yesterday!! It's snowing here in Colorado, so sitting in the sun sounds great. Not to mention the corndogs and the movie. Was it a pirate movie?
So here is another Pirate joke, let me know if you've heard this one:
What is a pirate's favorite kind of cookie?
Chips AHOY!!!
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