Happy Mother's Day .....

My Two Little Monkeys !

Easter 20007

Addie's dance recital (2 months before Ryan's dx)

Hope all of you wonderful mother's have felt very special today because you are! Rob and I are very blessed to have mom's who love us no matter what .... we love you both!

I have been blessed with two little monkeys .... motherhood has definitely not been anything that I ever imagined it to be - in fact, it is one crazy ride. I dreamed of days at the park, the zoo ... not trips to therapy, visits to the oncologist - I don't think anyone ever dreams of that stuff. But we still manage to fit in the other stuff ... and are grateful for every "normal" moment we are blessed with. Addie and Ryan .... I love you thiiiiiiiiiiiis much ...... and more! I am twice blessed with two incredible sweet peas!

"Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done." 1 Chronicles 16:8

Ryan came home on Saturday - he has done well this time around as far as no nausea, etc. I am more than grateful for this .... we never take this for granted. He is very tired and seems to get out of breath pretty quickly. Hopefully, that will pass soon. Ryan's hearing test was absolutely fine too - we praise Him for His protection of those little ears. I know that the One who knitted his little body together - is more than able to protect him through this fire.

"Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you." Psalm 9:10

Ryan had lost some weight this time - the doc was not so happy about that and he will be watching closely - I ask that you boldly pray that Ryan's appetite would increase (that he would crave chicken nuggets, bacon, anything fatty and lots of calories :)) and that he would gain some weight. It is hard not to take this personally and feel that I am letting my little guy down if he ends up with a feeding tube - I know that is not really the case, but we moms are wired to feed our young. I just wish we could avoid him having "one more thing" to deal with - this road seems hard enough as it is for him. I ask that you continue to pray for his facial palsy to just be gone - that those muscles would begin working, this would make eating much easier for him I know. I am so thankful that we can boldy approach our Heavenly Father - tell Him our fears, knowing that He will provide. That is what I am doing with this issue - laying it before Him and being confident that He will work this out exactly as Ryan needs it to be. I also ask that you would pray specifically for Ryan to feel absolutely fantastic on his birthday, May 21st - he is so excited and I want him to feel so good and be able to have a normal day with lots of fun!!! Please pray that he would be protected from any illness, fevers, and that his counts will be good! You only turn 5 once - and I want him to have a great day!