"I'm good"

Alex is a man of few words.  If you've tried engaging him via text or on any subject other than sports, you will quickly find this out.  We often joke that his only response is often 'Ok', 'good' or 'fine'.  But these days it's usually, "I'm good".  No matter the hits that keep coming, no matter how inconvenienced he might be, no matter what new symptom may crop up from his chemo, his response has been "I'm good".  .  He goes with the flow and takes everything in stride.  He doesn't complain and he's thankful for everything...even though he's beyond tired of being poked for blood tests he still tells the phlebotomist 'thank you' when she's done.  He's brave without even trying.  He takes in more than you think and he ponders it, then days later a question will emerge
God, I love this boy.