At first, I was just going to comment on how the b/w photo stands out from that bold background color. Then I read the story- and (to me!) it seems that the b/w photo shows they have the strength of steel in them and the color of the paper shows the depth of it. Love the word strip and title- perfect! And I am thinking of them and for his recovery!

Beautiful page about a beautiful story. They sure are off to a good start, and I love your use of color. Strong and supportive.

What a beautiful page and story!

Cool photo of them both I wish him well with his recovery.x

What an ordeal to go through! Your niece is amazing and I wish him all the best and hope for a full recovery. Your page illustrates the story beautifully. I love the rich colors and especially the way your elements lead to the photo.