A young boy lost his home in a tornado. One year later, he's gained perspective well beyond his years.

Bartlesville, Oklahoma — A year after a tornado flattened his family's home, 9-year-old River Garrett isn't focused on what was lost — but on what can still be built.

"Rebuilding, it takes a while, it takes hard work. But to me, it's putting something back together where it is better than before," River said, outside his grandmother's brand new home in northern Oklahoma.

On May 6, 2024, a powerful tornado tore across the area, killing two people and causing $25 million in damage. River's family survived, but their ranch was leveled.