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Tison has had three surgeries in the last six months. He had a cold on the day his second surgery was scheduled, so it was set back three weeks due to the congestion. His left foot is really looking good. The graft around his ankle has allowed the foot to start to lay in the normal flat position. He had remarkable changes in his burned right hand and scaring on his face.

It was clear that he was in need of more surgeries and would need more time here in the U.S. We made the application to extend his visa. He was awarded another six months stay in the U.S. Our hope is he will get the surgeries he needs in the next six months. His right foot needs the same surgery he had on the left foot. His ears need reconstruction and he has heavy scars that really bother him.

Tison has done well and is speaking predominately English. He has a couple friends he likes to play with. This summer he has been to Hawaii and jet skiing on Harding Lake. It is amazing to him that it is light so late into the night.