Izaac Pursley

Izaac Pursley takes a drink from a bottled water while in between bowling games March 19, 2018, in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley smiles as he returns to his seat after making a strike while bowling at Jackson Lanes March 19, 2018, in Jackson (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley talks to his dad Greg Pursley while bowling at Jackson Lanes March 19, 2018, in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley lays face-down after missing a single pin, failing to make a strike, while bowling at Jackson Lanes March 19, 2018, in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley, left, runs with the football while playing flag football with his peers April 19, 2018, in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley is carried by his father Greg Pursley as they make their way back to the car after an evening of recreational flag football April 19, 2018, in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley sits at the lunch table during his lunch period at North Elementary School April 20, 2018, in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

The shadows of Izaac Pursley, front, and Coach Jerry Golden, back, are seen as they fly a kite in the parking lot of North Elementary School April 20, 2018, in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley works with physical therapist Katie Schaal during his first physical therapy session at Mid America Rehab May 1, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley makes a face while he focuses on performing a physical therapy exercise during his first physical therapy session at Mid America Rehab May 1, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley sticks his tongue out in focus while he holds physical therapist Katie Schaal's hand as he performs a physical therapy exercise and his mom Sheree Pursley watches during his first physical therapy session at Mid America Rehab May 1, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley does a physical therapy exercise with physical therapist Katie Schaal during his first physical therapy session at Mid America Rehab May 1, 2018 in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Greg Pursley, left, sits while waiting for his son Izaac Pursley to wake up to get ready for school May 3, 2018, at their home in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Siblings Evee-Kay and Izaac Pursley eat their breakfast before heading off to school May 3, 2018, at this home in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley gets ready for school with his big sister Evee-Kay Pursley May 3, 2018, in their Jackson home. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley struggles to put his sock on on his own, while his mom Sheree Pursley waits to help him as he prepares for school May 3, 2018, in their Jackson home. Because of Izaac's shortened bone growth, he struggles to perform daily tasks such as dressing himself easily. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley lays on the couch with his big sister Evee-Kay Pursley before heading to the bus stop May 3, 2018, at their home in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley, center, stands amidst a corn hole tournament during a neighborhood Cinco de Mayo party May 5, 2018, in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Greg Pursley helps his son Izaac Pursley try on his new Charleston Fighting Squirrel jerseys and gear during jersey pick-up day May 6, 2018 in Charleston. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley hugs Charleston Fighting Squirrels baseball team coach Michael Minner during jersey pick-up day May 6, 2018, in Charleston. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley shows his big sister Evee-Kay Pursley his new locker at Jackson Middle School during back-to-school night Aug. 30, 2018, in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley watches a recreational softball game at Shawnee Park Sports Complex Aug. 30, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley smiles at a friend while sitting in the dugout during a recreational softball game Aug. 30, 2018, at the Shawnee Park Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley stands on a baseball field at the Shawnee Park Sports Complex August 30, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley yells from the sidelines during a Jackson Junior High football game against Cape Central Sept. 13, 2018, in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley talks with a Jackson Junior High football player during a game against Cape Central September 13, 2018, in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley motions for a player to come towards him at the 30 yard line during a Jackson Junior High football game against Cape Central Sept. 13, 2018, in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Evee-Kay Pursley stands on the sidelines while cheering during the Jackson Junior High football game against Cape Central Sept. 13, 2018, in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley leans up against a barn wall at the East Perry Community Fair Sept. 21, 2018, in Altenburg. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley trails behind Angie Eifert and Evee-Kay Pursley while visiting the East Perry Community Fair Sept. 21, 2018, in Altenburg. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley enjoys a grilled cheese sandwich while at the East Perry Community Fair Sept. 21, 2018, in Altenburg. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley walks out of a port-a-potty after getting help from his nurse Angie Eifert while visiting the East Perry Community Fair Sept. 21, 2018, in Altenburg. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Evee-Kay Pursley helps her little brother Izaac Pursley feed goats while visiting the East Perry Community Fair Sept. 21, 2018, in Altenburg. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley stands next to a pen of goats while visiting the East Perry Community Fair Sept. 21, 2018, in Altenburg. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

From left, Izaac Pursley sits on a wagon bench with Evee-Kay Pursley and Angie Eifert while visiting the East Perry Community Fair Sept. 21, 2018, in Altenburg. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley smiles while taking a wagon ride while visiting the East Perry Community Fair Sept. 21, 2018, in Altenburg. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley plays Xbox while spending time with his family Oct. 1, 2018, at their home in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley smiles at himself in the mirror as he washes his hands in his personally scaled bathroom to fit his size and needs Oct. 1, 2018, at his home in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley uses the handrail installed specifically for his height in his family's basement stairway Oct. 1, 2018, in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley uses the handrail installed specifically for his height in his family's basement stairway Oct. 1, 2018, in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley reaches for craft supplies during art class Oct. 4, 2018, at Jackson Middle School in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley, top left, works on his art project during art class at Jackson Middle School Oct. 4, 2018, in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley navigates his way through the halls of Jackson Middle School while riding his Segway to get to his next class Oct. 4, 2018, in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley navigates his way through the halls of Jackson Middle School while riding his Segway to get to his next class Oct. 4, 2018, in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley, center, guards the basketball against his peers during a pickup game at recess Oct. 4, 2018, at Jackson Middle School in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley walks amongst his Jackson Middle School peers and classmates after recess Oct. 4, 2018, in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley navigates his way through the halls of Jackson Middle School to get to his next class Oct. 4, 2018, in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley looks at his grades on his Chromebook with his teacher Staci Beussink during his advisory period at Jackson Middle School Oct. 4, 2018, in Jackson. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Kweku Arkorful play wrestles with Izaac Pursley after a Kohlfeld Scorpions Rugby Club game Oct. 6, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Izaac Pursley cruises through the fields outside of the Osage Centre after watching a Kohlfeld Scorpions Rugby Club game Oct. 6, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)