became celebrities, winning awards, one after another. They met famous people and Owen thrived with the attention. However, as Haatchi and Owen continued their relationship, they also continued to have medical problems. Haatchi suffered a disastrous accident when he slipped on ice and needed major surgeries on his remaining back leg. Owen continued to need more help for his condition, which was slowly eroding away his joints. When one was hurting, the other offered solace and comfort. Owen hated taking his medicines, but when he saw how Haatchi willingly took his, he mimicked his furry
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friend. When Haatchi needed to stay quiet after his complicated surgery, Owen’s dad built a huge cage in the house for him and Owen spent hours in it consoling Haatchi. I asked Owen’s dad how both of “the boys” are doing now, three years after the book was written. “Owen is now in high school and is doing well. He is playing a special sport called boccia, which he can play in his wheelchair. And Haatchi is doing really, really well. His back leg is indestructible.” These two superheroes still fight daily challenges but they take the time to share their healing energy