School, Blood work and Surprise!

Cass was so grateful she finished her third day of school today and was glad that the school councillor had stopped changing her schedule. She was getting tired of walking into new classes with different people every day. Hopefully she can make new friends easily and be able to catch up on all the lessons and homework she missed because the school started at the beginning of August. Since the school she's attending is an athlete school, they're used to students being away all the time to tournaments or competitions, so the school is flexible about Cass's situation. She was hoping that she could be able to go to school next week even though she will begin her new chemo process next Monday (chemo has been rescheduled because Cass needs 21 days to settle from her radiation before starting the study drug). I just encouraged her that she would go to school whenever she felt strong and comfortable. She was so happy that she would do art class every day; she has never had time to quietly sit down and draw regularly when she had been busy with her swimming schedule before.

We went down to Sickkids to do the blood work right after Cass’s school this afternoon. Cass was super happy to see a package from the Canadian Paralympics Committee when she got home from the hospital. The package really cheered her up a lot and is a great encouragement to her. Thank you so much to the Canadian Paralympics Committee for such a heart-warming present to Cass! It really brought her a sense of belonging. She feels that she is still part of the group - a para athlete.

Cass with her new look and her new hair style. Thank you to all who donated their hair. Also, a special thanks to Ching E E who covered the balance of the wig.

Cass was feeling grateful to be able to go for her new high school three days in a row

A wonderful gift from Canadian Paralympics Committee.