ethan is at the hospital for treatment and said to be physically unharmed. over the past week, this small community pulled together. local children even writing cards for ethan's upcoming 6th birthday. >> he is my friend. and i love playing with him. >> reporter: and have prayed at local church services. >> ethan hang tough, little man. we love you. we are praying for you. >> reporter: hugs and thanks that the prayers have been answered. >> this is one of the stories that grips the nation. and everybody watched with bated breath for this to finally come to an end. >> so unusual. so unusual. this could not have ended well, a distinct possibility. fact he is turning 6 years old this week, in time for his birthday. you have to wonder, a special needs child and in terms of long-term psychological impact. this little boy.