The two other cancer patients and their support people were super. We all had a good time together, and we worked hard together.
We have learned that Dr. Simonton was revered by some very famous, influential and respected people. The facilitators are unbelievable and know people at the top of the field; in fact, they themselves are up there at the top of the field in many respects as well.
Last night we ran late and that is why I did not post yesterday. During the evening was the part of the curriculum called "Power of Play". Everyone had an absolute blast. There are a couple of photos below.
Here we are doing some improv
We composed a song for the facilitators (of course) and the six of us sang it to them at the end of the day. Karen Simonton was reduced to tears. Evidently, no other group has ever done anything like that.
Jan said it a video of it should go on the website. We said we would sing it again for them if someone has a webcam. Arthur had brought his guitar, so we had accompaniment. They really were blown away by it.
Thursday they finish early and people go out and go into Santa Barbara and do whatever they want to do. So the 6 of us arranged to go out o dinner on the pier. Wow, what a beautiful area. Anyway, Jenny and I got the first and got a large table. We went ahead and ordered and were partly finished when Arthur and Rebecca came in. They were partly finished when Chickie and Teri-J arrived. They were still eating when Rahla and her husband Richard just happened to show up and joined us. Rahla is interning in the program, and she and Richard are the facilitators of the Power of Play. It was wonderful to be out having a good time.
So tomorrow we leave and it will be a sad thing. We have so much respect for everyone here, and so much admiration that of course it will be a bit hard to leave. Jenny has learned so much - and so have I.
We will leave sometime after lunch on Friday.
