then we almost get discouraged and think that it can't happen. but we really need to understand that amazing things can happen, and anias can do amazing things and will do amazing things. >> but even anias has made gains. he no longer needs any of the machinery that was used to monitor him. he's starting to be a kid again, playing with his toys. it's hard to believe that just two years ago anias and jaden were connected. and amazingly nicole and christian are now more connected than ever. >> how are you guys doing as a couple? i mean, it's been your life. how are you guys doing? >> i think we're getting stronger and better every day. i guess they say, you know, sometimes difficult circumstances, you know, you go through the fire, you know, you come out stronger on the other side. and i think that's definitely true for us. it's definitely made us better as a couple. >> this forced us into family.