An Irish Prayer - March 20

I had to spend most of last week in the hospital. It was a bummer! But I feel so much better now! I got to spend a lot of time this week with my friends and family. Mom picked Kaitlyn and me up from school early to go to Peoria for my Aunt Julie's wedding. Mom got to school right at lunch time so she waited while I talked to my friends before we left. All my friends have been cheering me on while I have been sick.
Thank you everybody!
love,
Bree

Note from Mom:

I was able to spend the lunch hour time talking to Ms. Beauregard. She has Brianna in class three times each day and we are blessed to have her and the 7-1 team supporting Brianna this entire year. For the first few weeks of the school year, Brianna was participating in cross country while experiencing mild-moderate headaches. It was during this time, when we were searching for a cause of the headaches, that I sought help from Brianna's teachers. By the end of September Brianna's headaches became so severe that we knew something was wrong and needed to find an answer. Since her diagnosis this past October, Ms. Beauregard has assured me that Brianna's teachers, friends, and classmates, "hold her near and dear to their hearts." They are all part of Brianna's Brigade and have held different fundraisers to support Brianna on this difficult journey.
Brianna's smile and laugh have returned and she is back to telling us long stories that have no point or no ending...you finally have to ask her, "o.k., what is the moral of the story," or "get to the point." Most of the time she admits that there is no point!! :-) I now realize that she is happy and feeling well when she gets in the story-telling mood. Her stories may not have a point, but they do have a purpose which is to try to make you laugh or smile!!
We will have a very hectic schedule the next two weeks as Kaitlyn turns 11 on March 24th, and Brianna turns 13 on April 1st!! We have always celebrated their birthdays together, but this year we decided to celebrate their birthdays separately to allow them each a chance to be the center of attention.
We again thank you for your prayers and continued support. I included a prayer below as we once again celebrated our Irish heritage with a wonderful St. Patrick's Day party.
AN IRISH PRAYER
May God give you...For every storm, a rainbow,For every tear, a smile,For every care, a promise,And a blessing in each trial.For every problem life sends,A faithful friend to share,For every sigh, a sweet song,And an answer for each prayer.
God Bless!!