There is so much good news it's hard to know where to begin! Byron made Honor Roll this quarter! There will be a ceremony at the school on February 21 at 9:30 am where all the honor roll kids will get a special certificate from the Superintendent. I really didn't think this day would ever come, even without the surgery. Byron was getting anywhere from 35 -65 on most tests last year and through this fall until the surgery. Since the surgery, his overall grade in math went from 60 to 90 percent. English and language arts went from 61 to 85. Truly amazing - way to go Byron!
Byron also had follow up appointments this week with both his neurosurgeon and the epilepsy specialist. Both were incredibly pleased at the way everything is going. Byron got a "gold star" from the neurosurgeon Dr. Feldstein. The Epilepsy doctor, Dr. Ackman, thanked Bob and I profusely for our perseverance and fearlessness. We thanked her for sticking with us and taking us through to the end.
Byron is so much happier overall. Every day since the surgery he shows new enthusiasm and improved social skills. We had a follow up appointment with his Physiatrist, the doctor who prescribes his braces and manages the leg and arm spasticity. She was shocked when Byron came in and immediately told her a joke. Byron has always been largely uncommunicative with her until now. Byron continued by dancing and singing for her and answering all her questions.
Byron has always been a great kid, but now he is truly Byron Gamer PLUS! 💖😁😍
