We can all probably list the things he did wrong. But it still goes to show that mental attitude is vital. He kept everyone's spirits up, didn't let the kids know he was scared, and used what he did have (common sense) to make the best of a bad situation.

The article says they sheltered in a culvert, but this morning there was a TV interview with the oldest boy, who talked about how the kids huddled under a tree whild the father cut branches and basically built a shelter around them.