Isaac had his first music lesson last night. The music teacher, a long time friend of ours, commented that he was surprised at how well the lesson went, compared to first lessons of other young musicians he has taught. Isaac has homework with his trumpet.
He will be using a metronome to improve his timing. He is now about a half beat off, using 4/4 time, in his response to music. That speaks volumes in my head to his recovery. We cannot begin to understand how the mind works, but we know that music pushes the limits of left/right brain function. He loves music, so we hope it will be a catalyst to continue his recovery at a higher rate.
The day prior was his actual birthday. He amazed his primary care doc. She said she had chills seeing him in the stage he is in, and having expected something completely different. She said, (pp)"I get the notes referred to me by all the treatments and doctors working with him, but seeing is much different than reading."
Mom asked him to think of where he wanted to go for family dinner, since it was his birthday. He chose Studio Movie Grill, but unfortunately all the movies playing he had already seen. He then opted for ordering pizza and watching a movie at home with the family. We all laughed through Ice Age 3 again.
Life is beginning to get better, slowly.
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