Prior to getting cancer, Hannah's every day was filled with friends and fun at preschool. Since April, she's basically, only been in the house or at the hospital. She has had a couple of visitors, good times, but it's not the same. She misses playing with kids so bad.
So, in the waiting room today, two boys were running around a little table playing with cars. They were loudly laughing and having fun. It is a sight almost unseen at clinic.
Hannah was mesmerized. We sat at the coloring table until she was brave enough to ask one of the boys to play. Disaster. Rejected and quick. He told her to go back to the coloring table. Super harsh. I wanted to hurt that kid for a moment. Don't judge me! She came back, sat down, and fought the tears.
I suggested we go play with the spinning, ball contraption that everyone loves. We went over there but she just couldn't quit watching them play.
Then, the mean boy left.
I asked if she wanted to try again.
The approach
Success! He wants to play!
Playing quietly at first
Now we're having fun!!
How awesome is that? Hannah didn't let that mean kid get her too down. That girl has got spunk. I love her spirit. I love the fact that my phone has a camera and I loved watching her have some fun!
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She got to play with another cool kid!
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Liz
Persistence pays off! Good for you, Hannah! I need to bring Malia down for a playdate. Maybe if her counts come up a little more we could do something soon? I'm sure they'd have a blast and Malia really wants to visit Hannah.
ReplyDeleteKathy
What a fashion diva. Smile only as shiney and bright as those steppen out sandels wow. Chip and salsa day coming up soon. Yumm. Hannah love you as my snacking partner.
ReplyDeleteSee you soon. Aaron looking forward to seeing you too.
What a little jerk. Is it bad I wanna hit a little kid:/? Forget I said that. Hannah I such a sweety and touchy. You should be proud of how you raised her. Its all you Carrie.
ReplyDeleteMaybe he was scared, ever thought of that? I've been there, I've seen those eyes! You didn't hear it from me but, he was just hoping he didn't get a beat down then & there, a gamblin' man. You saw it, finally, he just picked up & left. Coincidence..? I think not.
ReplyDeleteRian
Omg I feel awful. My post sounds so mean. The little boy is still a meany but what my post meant to say was Hannah is a toughy not touchy. Have you met me? Talk person a sensitive person. I'm typing on a small predictive text phone and I guess I did a horrible job editing. I'm so sorry!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour post doesn't sound mean! You should have heard what I was thinking about the poor little boy. Trust me, he should have been scared! :-)
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