Adam has recovered from his surgeries on Friday quicker than we anticipated. He had to take one dose of pain killer yesterday morning but has not had anything since. We've asked, but he says he is not feeling any real pain.
So today he was ready for action. First Fin, the little boy who lives down the street and loves Adam came to visit and play, and then later Antonio, Adam's best friend, came over. It didn't take long before they were outside engaging in battle with the 'Alley' kids. Over the past several months Adam, Antonio and another friend JP, have been at war with the kids who live off the back alley. Mostly girls by the way. After many weeks of being beat, Adam et al, who call themselves the Alley Clan, decided to try and join forces. Adam also invited Joanna, a cute 11 year old girl who lives down the street, to join them. She immediately joined the other side---true to her gender. They were in the middle of negotiations when I had to retrieve them because Antonio's dad had arrived to pick him up.
The three boys were walking ahead of me on the way home. Antonio was complaining about having to go back to school after spring break tomorrow. Adam said he has to go to school too even though he is starting treatment this week. Antonio asked about Adam's treatment and Adam responded that he was starting 'chemo.' 'What's chemo?' Antonio asked. Adam went on to matter of factly explain that chemo was when he would have to start getting medicine that would make him feel sick to his stomach and he wouldn't be able to go to school much. Fin was looking up slightly bewildered by what was being explained. Antonio shook his head with understanding. I just watched and listened with no comment, thinking how amazing it was to have Adam so calmly explain, much better than I am describing here, how his life is changing.
Juju and Bear arrived a short while later with Camille. We are so happy to have Camille back. Adam has even missed her! She has not stopped talking since she got here and has naturally injected her own positive energy back into our family. Welcome home Camille.
So today he was ready for action. First Fin, the little boy who lives down the street and loves Adam came to visit and play, and then later Antonio, Adam's best friend, came over. It didn't take long before they were outside engaging in battle with the 'Alley' kids. Over the past several months Adam, Antonio and another friend JP, have been at war with the kids who live off the back alley. Mostly girls by the way. After many weeks of being beat, Adam et al, who call themselves the Alley Clan, decided to try and join forces. Adam also invited Joanna, a cute 11 year old girl who lives down the street, to join them. She immediately joined the other side---true to her gender. They were in the middle of negotiations when I had to retrieve them because Antonio's dad had arrived to pick him up.
The three boys were walking ahead of me on the way home. Antonio was complaining about having to go back to school after spring break tomorrow. Adam said he has to go to school too even though he is starting treatment this week. Antonio asked about Adam's treatment and Adam responded that he was starting 'chemo.' 'What's chemo?' Antonio asked. Adam went on to matter of factly explain that chemo was when he would have to start getting medicine that would make him feel sick to his stomach and he wouldn't be able to go to school much. Fin was looking up slightly bewildered by what was being explained. Antonio shook his head with understanding. I just watched and listened with no comment, thinking how amazing it was to have Adam so calmly explain, much better than I am describing here, how his life is changing.
Juju and Bear arrived a short while later with Camille. We are so happy to have Camille back. Adam has even missed her! She has not stopped talking since she got here and has naturally injected her own positive energy back into our family. Welcome home Camille.
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Hey Adam...I'm "Aunt Dee" from Lake Burton. I met you a long time ago when you came here with Uncle Jared. Aunt Heather sent me pictures of your recent visit with Scott and Kira. You have grown up to be A VERY COOL KID! Good luck with The Alley War. I hope the "throw ups" aren't too bad. Hang in there. Love, "Aunt Dee"
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