We go to the hospital twice a week. She has had bone marrow biopsies, four blood transfusions and numerous tests.

I love my animals and the environment; it is hard to go from farm life to city life in a few hours. But I would do it for Minnie. We will do whatever it takes for her.

We had a neighbor helping take care of the kids, and we just kind of jostled it. I called 24 hours a day to see how everyone was.

We took her into the doctor, and at first they didn't know what was wrong. She went down so quick in a few days. I thank God for the doctor at the clinic in Joes. They drew her blood and said, 'You have 48 hours to get her to Children's (Hospital).' I was devastated.

He does not hang around and I don't think the pitch conditions or situation dictates the way he plays. He is a natural aggressive player who can turn the game around.

That's how I bat, I always go (to bat) with a positive frame of mind. It's a totally dead wicket and there is nothing in it for the bowlers.