Well from my own families experience we DID have a doctor tell my aunt, uncle, and 10 year old cousin that he had less than a year to live. He was diagnosed with Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. He handled it with such wisdom. The amazing thing is that 10 years later he is still here! I think this is a heartwarming story. I used to leave little love messages around the house. I think I need to get back to doing that again!