Other comments from Summer's teacher after therapy session yesterday:

"Summer's interest was sustained longer than any of us had anticipated.
Between the "bag tricks" I put together and the one you dropped off and the one Ann had there were plenty of acitvities to keep her engaged.

She was indeed her usual perky self today flashing her cast at everyone who passed her and removing it twice to prove her arm wasn't broken.

I joined Ann and Jody for the first day and will try to continue to offer support this week.

I was able to assist Summer at lunch and found it ironic that a lefty (me) was helping another lefty use her right hand to feed herself. I shared with Summer that my strong hand is my left too. We giggled about it.

I checked on her when I returned from my lunch break and she was already asleep.

We feel fortunate every day Summer spends with us. We learn as much from her as she learns from us. It's a beautiful relationship.

Summer's energy is like the kind of contagion you want to spread around. I've seen her bring out the best in children who have poor social skills. When they're near her, they are gentle as can be. I wish I had a secret camera for you to see what we see because as much as I'm sure she's similar in personality wherever she goes, you must wish you could be a fly on the wall to see what she's like when you aren't with her."

Evening:
Last night Summer continued to keep her cast on. She was a trooper over supper and did most of her own feeding with her right hand. Sometimes it looks so difficult and awkward. But she gets it done. After supper we sat down for some relaxing time and she told me "mommy my head is tired". A testament to her hard work all day long.