Readers commended Carter online for his strength and determination (5/20)

In a Reddit thread posted yesterday, commenters shared their thoughts on the boy’s journey.

“Man that sounds like living in an absolute nightmare,” one person said. “Glad he was able to get surgery for this!”

“A mother’s love is strong with this one,” another wrote.

A third user wished him “the most restful sleep and wonderful dreams every night for the rest of his life.”