Updates on the Discovery Class by the Sea

Here's a brief update on Emma and her class by the sea. Up until Wednesday evening, things had been going great for our 6yr. old daughter and her class by the sea. They've visited fish markets, built sand castles, collected creatures and other "treasures" from the beach and the sea, and had class time drawing and learning more about all they have seen and discovered !

However, that evening we got a call from her teacher saying that Emma had a rather high fever (103.4 F) and sore throat. The teacher gave her some medicine and said in a later phone call that the fever seemed to be lower than before and would continue checking on her during rounds up until 1am.


Here is the finally report in the saga of "Emma at the sea" ! (pardon for not emailing yesterday, I have got a head cold and couldn't last anymore).

She returned safely back to school yesterday evening around 6:30pm. She and the rest of the 2 classes and teachers, were all tired but unscathed!
We then retrieved her suitcase, plodded home and celebrated her return with homemade pizza and brownies, 2 of her favorite foods.

Thursday afternoon and evening we received word from her teacher that Emma had slept well, woke with a less intense fever, but had a big enough appetite to down
2 pieces of bread and jam as well as 2 glasses of freshly pressed OJ. Not bad at all! She had more medicine to bring down the fever and was checked out by
a doctor also. Apparently she has a viral sore throat with fever. However she seemed to have quickly recovered and was able to participate in the activities of
their last day at the sea! The teacher also texted me at night to say the fever had not returned. Friday evening she said that just her throat was hurting her, but went to sleep easily.

Emma had lots to talk about yesterday evening and today and was also very proud to show the letters and cards she received during her time in Normandy.
Writing her each day was not only for her sake but for mine as well! It seemed to be a sort of therapy and way to stay connected, even if only one-sided, as phone calls to the kids were not allowed.

Today, Saturday, she and I have been refilling our "hug tanks". I have really been enjoying her spontaneous hugs through out the day and have noticed her hugging her brother, dad and sister,(a bit more as she hugs back more than brother!) during the day as well!

What a relief and joy to have her back home...safely! Thanks for thinking of her and praying for her (and me!).

Hope you have a peaceful sleep tonight as I know we will, having our 6 yr. old back safely in her bed again at home.

(This might've been more than 5 minutes tonight!)