Prayers...

In April, 2010, when Andrew was 2 1/2, a tumor was discovered behind his eye. The tumor was removed, but it was found to be an aggressive cancer. He endured seven months of chemo and six weeks radiation. In December of 2010, the day after his last treatment, he was rushed to the ER with an almost fatal bacterial infection. He survived.

He is now seven-years-old!! I don't visit here much, because during the ordeal, this is where I dumped everything--my rage, my fear, my sadness, my ugly, my hope, my everything. But I want all of you who supported and prayed for us to hear his updates. You helped me survive, and I am deeply thankful. Every once in awhile, I will check in to let you know how he's doing. Please continue to pray that cancer will never return to his body. Thank you.


Thursday, April 15, 2010

Visiting Kindergarten

I helped out with my son's kindergarten class yesterday. 
It was fun! 
They went on a "plane trip" to Brazil.


 I had to take my four-year-old with me (the blondie in the orange),
and at first, he was kinda bored.
BUT
(and I don't tend to sugarcoat)
my oldest son, Aaron, was so darn sweet to him!
I loved it.

He ushered him around the room,
saved him a seat,
and helped him cut things out.
I was amazed!


Here the kids are all making "rain makers." 
(shipping tubes filled with beans and rice)


Here they are shaking their rain makers:


Before I left, I saw this on the shelf:


I had to take a picture. 
 Looks like Aaron has some competition.

I was proud of my big little guy.

:)



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11 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 15, 2010 at 5:30 PM

    Oh my goodness. This is so very sweet. I love that age. I used to teach kindergarten. I miss it. That age is such fun : )! A plane trip to Brazil! That makes me miss teaching like crazy!

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  2. Cecily RApril 15, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    AWWWWW! I got all Mommy-goose bumpy over this one. I love big brothers. And that last shot...pretty priceless. :)

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  3. Raise Them UpApril 15, 2010 at 6:20 PM

    What a fun day! Oh how I miss the classroom! It's great that you were able to take your four year old and still help out.

    Our elementary school has been frowning on bringing younger siblings when you volunteer. Kind of sad, because I haven't really had much of a chance to help with my middle son's class.

    But next year, I'll be all over my youngest's son's classroom volunteer signup papers. :)

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  4. MamarazziApril 15, 2010 at 6:51 PM

    so sweet!

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  5. Michelle PixieApril 15, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    Awww So Super Sweet!!

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  6. Carrie and Troy KeiserApril 15, 2010 at 9:47 PM

    What a fun day to be in kindergarten! It is nice when you catch them being nice to each other huh?!

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  7. AnonymousApril 16, 2010 at 12:42 AM

    What a good big brother! x

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  8. amyApril 16, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    that is such a great learning activity for the kids. they will totally remember that for a long time. i still remember some of my favorite lessons from kindergarten.

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  9. AnonymousApril 16, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    Awww, too sweet :) i would have taken a picture of that too!!

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  10. Alex@LateEnoughApril 16, 2010 at 3:04 PM

    That is SO sweet! What a good older brother!
    I love when my kids play well together (they are a little young so it doesn't happen often yet)

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  11. The Redhead RiterApril 18, 2010 at 8:55 PM

    Growing up! Don't blink.

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