This has been a great week for Samantha. She made it to both Religious School and Bow Elementary School. She has gone from nervously wearing a wig to parading around bald and proud. The kids at Bow Elementary School have been so wonderful. Many of them participated in the "press conference" held on the playground this week. If you can picture it... Rebecca frantically wheeled Sammy around the playground as a mob of 7 year olds ran after Sammy in her chair. Finally, Becca parked the chair and Sammy fielded questions asked by her peers. Sammy is very comfortable answering questions so, please, don't hesitate to ask.
A HUGE thank you goes out to Rebecca for helping Sammy back to school this week. Becca agreed to miss her day of classes so that she could assist Sammy in Sammy's classroom.
This week also included a trip to the mall and some apple picking. Tonight, assuming all goes as planned, we plan to head off to NYC to have some fun before chemo starts on Monday.
So what happened in Boston? Well, we are still awaiting final word from the surgeon with regard to a date. Sammy is going to have Repiphysis surgery. Basically, that's an internal prosthetic that the doctor will be able to expand as Sammy grows. Sammy is looking forward to getting rid of the bone tumor because it really hurts and restricts what she can wear (she hasn't worn jeans in months!!!). However, she was devastated to learn that with this limb salvage surgery, she will not be able to competitively dance or play any contact sport. Also, chemo isn't over yet... It will also take a long time,maybe 6 months, for Sammy to learn how to walk. With time, Samantha has begun to realize that the most important thing is to beat the cancer. There are many wonderful things life has to offer and she will be exposed to all of them.
Many, many thanks to those who decorated our yard. The house looks beautiful!
Hope to see you all soon!
Shari and David
P.S. Rebecca FINALLY has an email address. it is: rebecca-30@comcast.net.
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Hi Rotman's!
I'm so glad to hear Sammy is out and about,what an awesome sister Becca has been!! I hear Sammy looks cool in her fancy hats-you go girl!! Keep getting better!
Love,
The Lane's
{Sarah and Emily}
Hi Rebecca and Sammy -
We were soooo happy to hear about your excursions this week - and can't wait to hear about your NYC trip! Maybe that will be our next trip with you guys. We love you and can't wait to see you!
the Goldbergs - Eric, Janey, T and Joey
I got to see Sammy when I picked Jane up at school. She was holding court in the hallway.
YIPPEE!
Much love from the Segals
Jack has been thrilled to see Sammy in school this week! Way to go Becca, with all of your great assistance. Looking forward to hearing about the NYC trip.
Take very good care. Love, the Rich family
Collette was so excited to see Sammy on the bus!
The Gould's
Hello Rotman Family -
The kids and I are so happy to see Sammy in school smiling and enjoying her friends! Rebecca you are a wonderful big sister - when I saw Sammy, you were never far from her side.
All our best, The Alfanos
Shoshana-
It was so good to see you. MWA! that's just yet another kiss on your head from me. I think about you so often. A trip to NYC sounds wonderful! Any shows planned? Any favorite hot spots that you're panning to visit? Can't wait to hear about your trip.
Love,
Arlene, Mitch, Julian and Joshua
Dear Sammy,
I am so glad you are in school with all your friends again! It is so cool that you don't wear your wig to school. Is it fun to be in school again? I hope we can get together real soon to play Princess Monopoly and just to talk. Remember I am always here for you!!!!!!!
XXXXOOOO
Love,
Delia
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