Day 98 – Grayson’s Condition

Dear family and friends

Grayson was very cooperative and pleasant today, however he was very non-verbal. Before we left, he gave his sister a belated birthday present that he had picked out with us a few weeks ago. It was wonderful that she was there in person to receive it.

Today, Grayson was observed by his residential treatment coordinator (RTC) for several hours. This is one of the ways that she can bring issues, suggestions and questions back to his primary therapists. This is also one of the ways that she can compile data for her next report. We will have a conference in the next week. It is good to keep the pressure on the staff!

Grayson called us this evening! Before he went to bed, he gave us the first phone call he has made since November 16^th. It was great to hear from him and about his day.

Grayson was sleepy all day, and since we had left earlier, he was allowed to go to bed early – 7:30 tonight!

He has been disappointingly non-verbal all weekend. After hugging us good-bye before we left, how surprised we were when he spoke out loud, "See you next weekend!" What a great departure gift!

I leave you tonight with a picture of Grayson with Mom and sister from the sushi restaurant yesterday.

Pax!

Brant