Cutler was their first child, so how could they know just how different he really was? As parents, they had heard others say that everyone thinks their own children are gifted. Gifted? That really wasn't a label they had even considered. Their son looked at things differently than others his age. He had intense passions and little quirky personality traits. He was smart, inquisitive, shy, quiet, reserved, sensitive, and kind. But was he gifted? They would soon find out, and in doing so, learn to navigate the ups and downs and everyday challenges of being the parents of a very gifted child. This article shares the story of Cutler and what his parents did to meet his needs.