((Corky))

It sucks when they get older and we can't have total authority and control over them. He's obviously aware he's taking a risk by going out, but maybe that's what he needed to do. It's what keeps that spark alive in him, and isn't that what you love about your son? Maybe he needed a reminder of why he's fighting this. Then again, maybe he just had the ringer turned off on his phone.

However, as his mother, you have every right to yell, scream and bawl your eyes out if you so choose. I'm glad you chose us as your sounding board.