Bennett is feeling good today. He is looking forward to going to the Jr. High baseball game and sophomore football game this evening to see his friends.

We have been working with Bennett’s school and have decided for him to repeat 7th grade this year. He missed 4 months last year and will miss off/on most of this year.  It will be too difficult for him to keep up since he has always struggled with school work.    We are waiting to hear from the school if they are going to approve the retainment. If they do, he will start 7th grade this year. There was no reason for him to start 8th grade and turn around and do 7th grade work in a few weeks.  Bennett is excited about this. He sees this as an opportunity to help him. It gives him a chance to build on some Jr. High memories next year and get the foundation of 8th grade before starting high school.   I am so proud of Bennett for making this mature decision! 

He has an appt at St Louis in the morning for a spinal tap so no food/drink after midnight. He also starts phase 4 treatment.