Jonathan and Gibson: A boy and his dog

Eighteen months after leaving for Minnesota, Jonathan Pitre continues to wait for medical clearance to return home to Russell and to his beloved dog, Gibson.
Pitre, 17, has suffered through two stem cell transplants, two rounds of chemotherapy and radiation, and a host of life-threatening complications. He’s still dealing with fevers and nausea — problems that may be linked to his gallbladder. 
Through it all, Pitre has been sustained by his steadfast mother, Tina Boileau,