We would give him morphine every three hours, every day for a month, just so he wouldn't sit there and wince in pain.

I want people to understand he's a tough kid.

It's overwhelming. You have this situation where everyone is giving so much support. I have always worked for everything. I'd give it all back and then some to have to not go through this.

There have been extreme highs and lows and not much in between.

When the doctor comes in with a chair and looks like he is going to drop the bomb... The tone and appearance of Dr. Smith said it all.

Very surprised particularly being the first day of Spring, we were really didn't anticipate a storm such as this, but we're prepared.