For a few weeks Phoebe has been going to school on Wednesday mornings as well as all day on the other days. The 6 hydrotherapy sessions went well; Rachel was impressed with the two physiotherapists (one in the pool, one on the side) who worked with Phoebe. Reuben and Phoebe have now started going to a new swimming class together after school on Tuesdays which they both enjoy.
All this is very positive, but of course alongside it are many ongoing challenges. Phoebe is supposed to do physio exercises every day, and needs to do extra reading and number work to try to keep up at school, but once home from a day at school she is very tired; this makes it hard for Rachel to know how much to persuade her to do and how much to allow her just to relax and have some fun. There is also always the need to keep reminding her to drink so that her kidneys function as well as possible.
During the school holidays we are planning to help out most mornings so that the care of two children with very different needs - plus a dog who needs walking – can be shared. We have booked a holiday in the Forest of Dean with Rachel & the children and Jon, Heather & Rosanne. The Lollars will also have 10 days away as a family.
Reuben will be starting school in September so it will be all change again! He will then also have after-school reading to do so we may well each go over once a week to help Rachel with that challenging time of day. Matt gets home from work at tea time so can always be there for bath- and bed-time, but not the 3.30-5.30 slot.
Hopefully this gives you a little insight into life-after-cancer-treatment for a 6 year old child and her family. We very much appreciate your continued interest and prayers for hope and perseverance for us all.
Thanks!
Marcus and Jen
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