Friday, March 13, 2009

Another Day, Another Miracle

We certainly serve a great and wonderful God. Ryan had so many visitors this evening that we had to limit the amount of time they spent in his room. What a wonderful blessing to know that there are so many friends and family members that want to wish him a speedy recovery. If you want to visit, please call April first. The next few days are critical for his white blood counts, which have dropped to 1500 today and we can't risk any infection and we don't want him to get too tired.

Ryan had a chest x-ray to check and see if the mass in his chest has shrunk any. The results are back, but the nurse isn't allowed to share them with us, so we patiently await the doctor's visit tomorrow. Ryan's blood pressure was down today, so praise God for answered prayer.

Ryan has such good spirits. He is one of the strongest people I know and each and every time I come to see him he looks better. I pray each and everyday that he will be home soon so he can help with Aubrey's bath. Ryan has given her a bath since she was allowed to have baths and she has decided that mommy doesn't do them as well as daddy. So both Aubrey and I are hoping that he gets home so he can help out again. Aubrey was so mad last night that she tried climbing out of her little tub. She wanted nothing to do with my bath skills, I guess.

Thanks for the prayers and well wishes. We are standing on our family and friends for strength in the Lord and we believe that Ryan will be healed soon.

-A

6 comments:

  1. Ryan and April
    We have had you in our prayers since we have heard the news. I love the blog it keeps rumors from flying, like nurses smacking butts and such. I can see Ryan making that one up just to sound like a stud:) Stay strong!
    Chuck and Kelly Smith

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  2. April,
    Please tell Ryan that we missed him at the AG & Industrial CDE today, everyone is thinking about him and is in our prayers,all three of you!
    Carol and Jim

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  3. Ryan and April,
    I have been checking the blog everyday and am encouraged by your spirits. Andy and I have been praying for both of you and your little girl. Andy was better at giving our kids their baths too. God is always faithful! Love Andy Kim Emily Sarah Dustin and Daniel Berger

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  4. Ryan and April,
    You both are constantly in are thoughts and prayers. It was great hearing you speak last night about how God is working miracles through this. By the time you get through this I'm sure you'll be able to write a book about everything he has done. We love you both, stay stong.
    God Bless
    Jeremy and Lisa

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  5. Yes, yes, I can so relate to that bath story. When David was gone for those few days, Gareth cried all through his baths. He would push my hand away in disgust...it's amazing how at such a young age they have already know something isn't right. I'm thinking of you so often. We put your Christmas picture out on the table to remind us to pray for you. Gareth squeals with glee when we point out Aubrey.:)

    Love,

    gretta

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  6. Constant Prayers and Love....Jane G....friend of Ryan's Mom.

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