There was bleeding on the brain and other issues. The doctors at Cooper saved his life. There's no telling what would have happened had he not gone there when he did.

It was like reading about my life. I'd been back and forth with doctors for years without finding relief.

It is a lesson in patience, perseverance and faith for everyone involved. I think we realize just how much we're not in control.

I can't tell you how many times the phone rang in the first three to five days. Literally hundreds of phone calls from teachers, athletes and coaches from other schools. It was overwhelming.

We've been ballyhooing and trying to talk about the bone density test, because our doctors don't seem to be pushing this enough with the women. And it is vital that the ladies get the knowledge of it themselves and ask for the test themselves,

We're so lucky. Life is so beautiful and we owe our lives to the rescuers, doctors and everyone who helped us survive the disaster.