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Now home, Alfred says he's looking forward to riding his bike and shooting his bow and arrow.

"No one will let me," said Alfred, referring to his parents who are urging Alfred to take it slow.

Alfred wears a plastic mask and a protective nylon body suit. Even though he's home, he still has to endure the therapy, which involves stretching exercises to help him heal.

His parents say much of the healing and protection has come from a community's caring. Friends raised money to support the family, and they prayed.

"Alfred has been blessed," said his mother Angela Real. "He's been held up by prayer. We've had so much love and caring."

Alfred's parents say their son was injured trying to extinguish a fire started by another child. They say when he got close, a nearby gas can exploded.

His wounded body and timid voice carry a message.

"Get an adult when you see fire," Alfred warned.

He wants so badly to get back to a routine that dusting off his bicycle leads to temptation.

"I want to try," he whispered to his father.

It's a display of the determination that has him back on his feet. It's possible that Alfred Real may return to school next week.


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