Missing her friends

Since school has reopened Faith has soon discovered that her close friends did not return to play. Moms are anxiety ridden and having nightmares about what happened. They are scared for their children to return to such a school. Us, on the other hand, know and feel that we are safer than ever in our school. As I watch Faith outside on the playground I want to cry for her. Her best friend from day one in Green class is gone. She now plays by herself. As I see her running around alone I think why does she not want to play with the other children. Well, they do not play what she likes to play. She doesn't want to leave my side any more and cries when I leave. I wish that things would get better. Does she have fun? Yes of course. But not with her friends. It is mostly with the teacher. Yesterday she was chasing her teacher around and vice versa. I guess just a few more weeks and she will be at home with her Andma doing all the things that she enjoys doing, baking, reading, dressup, puzzles, and playing outside.