The context of the following conversation is After months of failing, Lee finally developed a student's aptitude for the class.:
Lee says I feel so much better about myself after improving academically..
The friend responds You worked really hard Lee and it shows..
Lee responds I was failing miserably and now I am excelling..
The friend responds You certainly are! That's a lot to be proud of..
Lee responds Thank you! And it only gets better from here..
The friend responds That's remarkable!.