"I Feel Awful".... Just Turned Into "I Feel So Relieved!!!"

UPDATE on the little girl in my class!

I spoke with Genesis' mom today and she will be back in school on Monday. (She actually told her mom she should come back today because we always have a spelling test on Fridays! LOL). She still has a bandage between her eyes and that is the worst part. She will need more plastic surgery in about a year. But the rest is coming along nicely and only band aids cover the stitches. The swelling and bruising have gone away. She is excited to come back and (as she looks in the mirror at her cuts when changing bandages), she says she is very happy her 'cuts are getting smaller'. The rest of the class was great when I told them what happened and can't wait for their friend to come back to school! Kids are just wondrous... they have a compassion much deeper than some adults. One little boy told me, I think she'll be perfect just the way she is! It's the inside that counts! I wanted to cry. THANK YOU ALL for your prayers and good thoughts, but most of all for YOUR support! You all are pretty wondrous too!

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Permalink Reply by Adina P on January 7, 2011 at 5:45pm

That's so great! And what sweet kids you have in your class!

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Permalink Reply by Laurie, Fudge, and Vern on January 7, 2011 at 6:09pm

How amazing that something so awful is already getting better. Your kids in class sound wonderful. We are wishing all the best for that little girl.

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Permalink Reply by Carol and Banjo on January 7, 2011 at 6:10pm

Shelly.....I know this little girl must LOVE her teacher!!! So happy to know she's ok and ready to face the world!

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Permalink Reply by shelly on January 7, 2011 at 6:14pm

Thanks so much everyone! Kids truly are so resilient and have a natural way of lifting you up when you're down. Hopefully her return will run smoothly!