Q: Why did you choose this wish?

A: As soon as I was told about receiving a wish, I knew it would have to do with trains. I chose this wish because I have always loved trains so much. I wanted to ride on an elegant passenger train out west (I was born in Colorado) but they are all slowly going away. The American Orient Express wish exceeded even my wildest dreams.

Q: What was one of your favorite memories from the wish?

A: The best memory from my trip was when they actually stopped the train and came to get me. They pulled me off and put me in the engine at the front of the train. Then the engineer told me it was my turn to drive the train. So I got to drive the train for about 185 miles across northern New Mexico into Arizona.

Q: What's your medical diagnosis now?

A: It has been about 6 years since my brain surgery in December 2001. I have been doing great but still see the doctor every six months and must get an annual MRI. There are no problems at all, just a lot of shots and medicine.

Q: What are some of the highlights of your life now?

A: One highlight is that I am graduating in June 2008 from high school and am planning for college. The profession that I am considering is in the audio/visual communications field. It is something that I like doing, working with sound and lights, I currently work the sound booth for my church. I have been interested in this for a long time and am intrigued by everything from radio and television to stage productions.

Q: What did your wish mean to you?

A: It meant more to me than anything. This wish showed me what I can do and gave me encouragement to succeed in what I want to do. This wish was great because it got my mind off the medication and the worry from the brain tumor. I totally lost track of what I was going through…it was amazing.

Q: What do you want to tell people about the Make-A-Wish Foundation?

A: The Make-A-Wish Foundation is wonderful beyond any kid's dream. It does so much for you, it helps you, it can pull you away from what you are dealing with, and it can pull a family back together again.