Steven is an Army veteran with a chronic stomach disease called gastroparesis. In the last 9 years he has been in the hospital 84 times, and gone through 13 surgeries, 4 heart attacks and 7 kidney failures. His constant companion is his dog Djaingo, who comforts him and can alert the neighbors when Steven needs medical attention. Steven and Djaingo have gotten fame via YouTube—in a video Steven created, he and Djaingo say grace.

Abigail with Steven Boyd and Djaingo

Abigail with Steven Boyd and Djaingo

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July 6, 2011: Steven Boyd