Monday, September 13, 2010

Great Catch at Camp

This past weekend Ian had the opportunity to go to Camp Second Chance which is set up just for transplant kids and their families. It is through CHOA and located in Rutledge, GA at Twin Lakes. The theme this year was Under the Big Top with all sorts of circus/carnival type events. Just Ian and Brett went this year as our first experience but based on the rave reviews they gave it, I think our whole family will go next year.
Ian had great time doing arts and crafts, learning some drumming skills and participating in the carnival where the jump castle was a big hit. But the biggest highlight and thing that Ian wanted to do while at camp was FISH!!! He chose to fish over paddle boats, swimming, rock wall, etc. It was worth it as he caught a 2lb catchfish on his first cast.
We are so grateful to the many people who make experiences like Camp Second Chance possible and hope that we can pay it forward one day.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

School Days

Ian is doing well in school thus far. He is enjoying the computer center, science center and rice table. He is suprisingly only one of two kids (by his account) that have lunchboxes and don't purchase lunch. When I asked him if he wanted to purchase, he emphatically said no. He enjoys riding the bus, sweat box that it is and all. Here he is at his desk in school--he is put on the end to have less kids around him and touching his "spot". I LOVE that his teacher thought of that!
He has already missed one day for a cold and there has already been a case of strep in his classroom so we are being vigilant.

He'll have labs again this Monday which means he goes in late. His next clinic visit is in October and we are hopeful that we won't have to go back for six months. His liver numbers are holding solid even with the weaning off of the prednisone so that is good.