This is an inspiring story. A tragedy befalls a family and together the family overcomes obstacles. The father's dedication to the son is admirable, as is the son's desire to please his father. In the end, readers are gratified to learn that David can walk again. His example truly is a light to the world.
Thank you for posting this story in the Ink Well community. Please be sure to read the work of other writers in the community and share comments with them. We are urging everyone who posts in The Ink Well to take this step, going forward, to ensure our community members are supporting one another. (We also have this in The Ink Well community rules on our home page and in our weekly writing prompts.) Thank you!