can she be on a little camp trip? maybe a prize she won and was able to go with them for some time, its no ones buisness and they shouldnt be poking nose in there like that...

when i went, i dunno what they told everyone - probably just straight up told them i was in the hospital but thats how my family is...
i woulda told them that i was goin on a trip with someone or group or something though...