Odin Frost and Jordan Granberry are two boys born with breathing difficulties. Their chances of survival were very slim. Today they are celebrating their high school graduation together.
After doctors gave them a low survival rate, Odin Frost and Jordan Granberry, born with respiratory problems, managed to graduate from high school at 18. They have succeeded in defying the statistics of health professionals. A small miracle for their family.
Jordan and Odin, best friends since childhood
Odin Frost was born prematurely with breathing difficulties resulting in irreversible brain damage. Doctors estimated he had a 2% survival rate. When Odin took his first steps, it was a surprise " When we saw him we were crying because the doctors told us he would never work Her father told CBS News.
Jordan Granberry's case is different. He was diagnosed at a very young age with a relatively severe form of autism and a speech and mobility problem. Doctors have told his mother, Donna, that he will not turn 7.
But despite their illness, the boys were able to grow up together. When they were 3, they met at the Wayne D Boshers Center, a school specializing in the education of disabled children in Texas. Their parents still have photos of the two boys sitting next to each other during their first week of school.
“Jordan approached Odin biting his ear, and Odin retaliated by pinching his leg. After that, they were inseparable in the classroom. They immediately developed a strong bond, neither of them could speak but no matter where the other was, they were always together, ”Odin’s father told CBS News.
The two boys have remained very close despite the fact that Odin made his debut long before Jordan. "
When my son started walking and Jordan didn't, they still had that connection, "Odin's father continues," My son was trying to get up and push Jordan's wheelchair. "
Two best friends graduating together
15 years later, the young boys have graduated and have therefore reached the end of their secondary education. The good news doesn't come alone as a few months before the graduation ceremony Jordan started to walk.
A photo of the two graduates was posted by Odin's father on social media, and the two boys received a wave of support.
“It’s something we never thought would happen. We didn't think they were going to live… Now they walk on stage and graduate. "
Both students will continue their education at the Wayne D Boshers Center until they are 21 years old.
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