I had already shifted my focus,... basketball is over and in the books (of course, with the exception of that whole March Madness thing and THE RTCT Girls winning the MCCC Championship), it's time for tennis and training. BUT WAIT! It's not over.
Rochester, Minnesota Summer '07: "Hannah, they're hosting the National AAU Girls Basketball Tournament downtown. Want to go?"
"No dad."
Rochester, Minnesota Summer '07: "Hey Hannah,...Steve's team is practicing today and I'm going to the gym to watch. Do you want to go?"
"No dad."
Saint Joe, Michigan Fall '07: "Um,.. Hannah. We start basketball in a week and I was wondering if you wanted to come along and hang out with me,....maybe even be the acting manager?"
"No thanks dad."
Berrien Springs, Michigan Winter '08: "District Finals TONIGHT! Should be a good game. Hannah, you want to go with me? We'll be sitting right on the bench."
"Dad, I don't think so."
Saint Joe, Michigan Last Night '08: "Hannah,... how are things going?"
"I won a free throw contest at school today and I have to go to a high school on Saturday for another contest."
"WHAT?!"
"Yeah, it's really exciting. Can we go play basketball and practice free throws?"
"But all these times I asked you to go to the gym and you said 'no', I thought you didn't care for basketball anymore."
"Daaaaaad. I like basketball,...I just don't like watching it."
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
I See U
Are you looking at me?
Why,...are you looking at me?
The two sacred questions running through the minds of students in my classroom,...perhaps students all over the world for that matter.
As a teacher, we're trained for the 'quick scan' - checking to see if students are on task, working on a given assignment or just simply trying their best to put off what their parents can help them out with later that evening.
Typically it's the student staring at me, as I'm staring at them, that sends up the 'red flag'.
'What?' they mouth the word as they throw hands outward as if to show me they're doing nothing.
I give a casual point towards their desk and to the work that sits in front of them.
Now I get the big eyes of wonderment, eyebrows raised high - as if to say, 'Why are you looking at me? I would be working right now, but you're staring at me.'
I try the finger point one more time and mouth the words, 'Do Your Work.' I even slow it down in order to help alleviate any confusion between 'Do Your Work' and 'It's Recess Time.'
Continued staring - as if I've been challenged by a five year old to see who's going to look away first. The only thing is,....I'm not intending to lose,...or to continue the stare down for much longer.
"Start working on your assignment," I finally blurt out. Heads pop up all over the room, first at me (the interrupter), then around the room for the non-working culprit.
For you see, while I'm all for not trying to interrupt the class while they work quietly, I'm also not into giving up the comfy seat at my desk to walk across the room and remind a student that this staring contest goes one way - I win.
Why,...are you looking at me?
The two sacred questions running through the minds of students in my classroom,...perhaps students all over the world for that matter.
As a teacher, we're trained for the 'quick scan' - checking to see if students are on task, working on a given assignment or just simply trying their best to put off what their parents can help them out with later that evening.
Typically it's the student staring at me, as I'm staring at them, that sends up the 'red flag'.
'What?' they mouth the word as they throw hands outward as if to show me they're doing nothing.
I give a casual point towards their desk and to the work that sits in front of them.
Now I get the big eyes of wonderment, eyebrows raised high - as if to say, 'Why are you looking at me? I would be working right now, but you're staring at me.'
I try the finger point one more time and mouth the words, 'Do Your Work.' I even slow it down in order to help alleviate any confusion between 'Do Your Work' and 'It's Recess Time.'
Continued staring - as if I've been challenged by a five year old to see who's going to look away first. The only thing is,....I'm not intending to lose,...or to continue the stare down for much longer.
"Start working on your assignment," I finally blurt out. Heads pop up all over the room, first at me (the interrupter), then around the room for the non-working culprit.
For you see, while I'm all for not trying to interrupt the class while they work quietly, I'm also not into giving up the comfy seat at my desk to walk across the room and remind a student that this staring contest goes one way - I win.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Foto Friday
I have no idea where this photo came from, but it's definitely worth sharing.... Happy Friday!
Ok, a chicken and a dragon walk into a bar…
Done, Dun, and Over?
Wrapping up basketball season, no matter how good it is, has always been a great feeling. It's like completing a big project,...now is the time to sit back, look back, and reflect. No more practice plans, no more game nights, no more rushing around - just,.... well,... peace.
It also means a chance to sit down and write more (which I feel neglectful in).
Reading Danielle's Carepage this morning, Dawn touched on the stage of cancer that we live in now: the waiting, the wondering, the scans, and the fear of what lies ahead. It's a bit surreal at times to look back on the diagnosis, the treatment, the surgeries, and the whole way in which your world changes so quickly (without even the courtesy of forewarning).
This fight is always with us, always on our minds with but a few moments of forgetfulness and escape. My favorite thing lately is to hear people say, "Thank goodness it's over and Hannah's fine." I respond with, "Absolutely." For we have, through the grace of God, made it through a very rough patch, but I always keep in my mind,...Absolutely,... but we're not done. We'll never be done. We still have ten years to get through it.
Sharing with others is such a blessing - thanks for reading.
Peace and Prayers
It also means a chance to sit down and write more (which I feel neglectful in).
Reading Danielle's Carepage this morning, Dawn touched on the stage of cancer that we live in now: the waiting, the wondering, the scans, and the fear of what lies ahead. It's a bit surreal at times to look back on the diagnosis, the treatment, the surgeries, and the whole way in which your world changes so quickly (without even the courtesy of forewarning).
This fight is always with us, always on our minds with but a few moments of forgetfulness and escape. My favorite thing lately is to hear people say, "Thank goodness it's over and Hannah's fine." I respond with, "Absolutely." For we have, through the grace of God, made it through a very rough patch, but I always keep in my mind,...Absolutely,... but we're not done. We'll never be done. We still have ten years to get through it.
Sharing with others is such a blessing - thanks for reading.
Peace and Prayers
Saturday, February 09, 2008
Monday, February 04, 2008
Scans Clear
Day 252b:
Same Day,.... further results.
We heard from both Dr. Laack and Dr. Khan this evening with the all clear results.
Let me backtrack a moment. We went into our PM consults with oncology and radiation eager to hear the results of the scans, only to listen to these words, "The scans are not done yet. It normally doesn't take this long. We know you are anxious to know, so we will call you as soon as we find out."
Dr. Laack did the extra call to find out why they weren't done and did discover that they had been backed up, but at a quick glance of Hannah's scans, things looked good. 'Quick glance' put us at ease, but not all the way - until the calls came in - WAHOO!
More Pics from The Spectacular:
Same Day,.... further results.
We heard from both Dr. Laack and Dr. Khan this evening with the all clear results.
Let me backtrack a moment. We went into our PM consults with oncology and radiation eager to hear the results of the scans, only to listen to these words, "The scans are not done yet. It normally doesn't take this long. We know you are anxious to know, so we will call you as soon as we find out."
Dr. Laack did the extra call to find out why they weren't done and did discover that they had been backed up, but at a quick glance of Hannah's scans, things looked good. 'Quick glance' put us at ease, but not all the way - until the calls came in - WAHOO!
More Pics from The Spectacular:
Their Spectacular
Day 252:
Hearts and Diamonds
S P E C T A C U L A R,....billed as an evening of glitz, glamour, and glitter, the Ronald McDonald House hosted it's 5th annual black-tie fundraiser event, with a twist. For the first time, children were asked to participate in welcoming the guests to an event that's all about supporting the children of the Ronald McDonald House.
Back at Mayo for our 3 month scans, anxiety is always an issue as the week draws closer, but this trip had a bit of a diversion to it. About a week before hitting the road for Minnesota, we received a call regarding the gala and the invitation to involve Hannah, along with Danielle and Shanna as greeters.
There's always been the quality time spent at home where 'dress up' and 'princess plays' were a mainstay of a little girl's dream, but the smile that couldn't be wiped away was something special as Hannah prepared for the Night at the Ball. There's dress shopping, accessorizing, the picture posing, and you can't forget the red carpet treatment as the girls were taken form the RMH by limo. The girls spent their 2 hours of gown time, meeting and greeting all those who were attending the spiffy event.
Hannah was also asked to sit down with the RMH people and share her experience for their quarterly publication. We have the interview set for later today.
We began this morning at 7:30 with blood work, as we move through the MRI and CT Scan later this morning. By this afternoon we'll have a chance to sit down and speak with both oncology and radiology doctors to discuss the results.
I'll try and throw on some more information and photos a bit later.
Hannah, Danielle, Kim, and Shanna represented the Ladies at the Ball.
The moms had just as much fun as the girls (even though they didn't get to go to the gala).
Peace and Prayers
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