Richard Engel Gives Emotional Update on 6-Year-Old Son With Rett Syndrome

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pic.twitter.com/7atwNPhJ6qEngel went on to share that Henry was recently «in the hospital for 6 weeks, but is now home and getting love from brother Theo.» In the video Engel posted, his 2-year-old son, Theo, can be seen sweetly giving Henry a kiss on the forehead as they lay in bed together.Following Engel's update, the show posted his message to Instagram with some background information on Henry's condition.A post shared by TODAY (@todayshow)«Henry was born with a variation of Rett syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that starts with normal early development, which then starts to slow usually around 6 to 18 months of age, causing loss of use of the hands, problems with walking and intellectual disability, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke,» the post read. «There is no cure for the condition, and people with Rett syndrome need care to treat their symptoms.»The post was flooded with uplifting comments for Engel, his wife, Mary Forrest, and their son. «I cannot imagine doing the incredible work you are doing while Henry has taken a turn,» Al Roker wrote. «God bless you all.

Thank you and your crew for the courageous journalism.»MSNBC host Stephanie Ruhle added: «Praying for Richard and his beautiful family...thinking about all the amazing reporting he is doing from Ukraine while dealing with these enormous family health challenges.»On Tuesday, Engel thanked fans for their support alongside an adorable photo of Henry sitting up. «Thank you everyone for all the kind messages, from Henry, our Mr.