MomWithOCDSon Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 Please forgive a proud mom for a little boasting. After more than a year of PANDAS struggles, we're still in that "delicate balance" stage where everything continues to get incrementally better, but the increments themselves are very small. So, some days, you're just not too sure. But today . . . This was our last day of school prior to Winter Break, and DH and I attended a special science program at DS's school in which DS was giving a presentation and competing in a robotics design, construction and programming display. DS was calm, cool and collected and did a phenomenal job on his presentation . . . not a nerve in sight! On top of that, his teacher pulled me aside to fill me in on another accomplishment. Apparently, DS's eighth grade class voted for their Superlatives this week: "Best ______, Most _______, Most Likely to _______," etc. Apparently, they vote just before Winter Break so that photos can be taken in time for publication in the school Yearbook. DS was voted by his class "Most Likely to Cure a Major Disease." Most of his classmates have no clue about PANDAS, so I don't think there's any intentional irony in that. I'm just so pleased for him that it's not just his teachers who have rallied behind him and his recovery. That even though he's still a little "quirky" and "uncool" by junior high standards, on some level, at least, there is an appreciation of his gifts! Happy holidays, everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom love Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 Very cool beans Nancy! It gives us all hope! I pray the small increments of improvement continue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thereishope Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 Everyone on here deserves to boast! I am so happy for you, your son, and your family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNN Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 Nancy, Great News! Looks like DS is just following in Mom's footsteps. You "cured" his disease so he can go on to "cure" others. I'm so happy for both of you! Merry Christmas! Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worried_Dad Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 SWEEEEEET!!!!! Maybe your ds and Dr. Emerson can team up. Dr. E can focus on the psychological side, and your ds can find the meds and immuno treatments. PANDAS doesn't stand a chance!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaraM Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 That's the MOST awsome news I've heard today (or at least a closte tie with the a postive strep test for my nonPANDAS sone that got me some abx ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartyjones Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 Please forgive a proud mom for a little boasting. NO forgiving -- just encouraging!!! Congratulations to him. I am proud of your son . . . but i also very much know much of his accomplishments on who is he and what he does he has to owe to a wonderful, wise mother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomWithOCDSon Posted December 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 Gosh you guys! Thanks! But honestly, my DS may have only one mom, but over the last year or so, he's gained a couple dozen Cyber Aunts and Uncles! I appreciate your giving me some credit, but without all of you, we would not have arrived where we are now. So thanks to all of you again! Plus . . . DS is a WARRIOR! No matter how much I've wanted to take the pain, grief, and anxiety on his behalf these past months, he's had to do most of the bearing of it all, with me holding his hand through it. He never ceases to amaze me with his resilience, resolve, intelligence and humor. I'm just so happy to see him reap some rewards for all the hard work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trggirl Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 It makes me so happy to see you post this!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimballot Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 What a wonderful post!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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