Nearly 60 of them shifted in their seats as she stood front and center, brushing her hair out of her face with the back of her hand. Five dozen fifth grade boys and girls listened as best they could to the smiling sandy blond before them. –OK, I want to tell you about some stuff that is happening to me. And then she told her classmates about cancer and the new tumor and chemotherapy and how she might lose her hair and how she’s going to wear scarves because she shopped at Nordstrom with her dad and how she uses her iPad when she gets the new chemo.

Can you believe how great she looks?

In all the years I’ve known her, I’m not sure she’s ever looked so good. Maybe it’s the healthy glow from a thriving summer. Maybe it’s the blossomy aura of a young lady growing up. Or maybe it’s the confident air of survivor gearing up to take on life’s challenge again. Whatever it is, it agrees with her. She is radiantly beautiful. It’s not just her physical appearance–the tan, the way she wears her fashion, the streaks of blonde in a wild swirl of wispy hair–it’s her way.

One week after restarting chemo, her counts are fantastic. Her medical team was aptly impressed by how well she’s doing. Her Irish liver is stepping up again. That said, her counts are still expected to drop next week. She looks and feels great, and for that we are very happy. The big news of the day was the scene Jordan made at CHLA wearing her new, signature t-shirt. It’s one of several she received from family friend Ron Peterson, co-founder of BayVIsports apparel.

Nurses and staffers shout out to her and hug her. She owns the halls. Everyone wishes she didn’t have to be here, but they make her feel like she’s at home. She’s hooked up to the IV and in a short while the chemical cocktail will be served. At the moment, she’s making her rounds and telling lively tales. Photos from the day (we’ll keep updating)