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Our son Ryan was diagnosed with stage 4 Neuroblastoma in 2004. In 2007, my wife Missy was diagnosed with stage 2 triple negative breast cancer. On July 8th, 2009, Missy lost her battle to this horrible disease. 2 days later, on July 10th, Ryan also lost his. Together forever, they both watch over our family now from the heavens above. Below is our families journey through Ryan's treatments, along with the joy and laughter we tried to instill into our daily lives. Those days helped us all cope with the pain and suffering that comes with cancer and it's deadly treatments. Both Missy and Ryan endured high doses of chemo, radiation and surgeries. Over 150 nights spent in the hospital and many, many more days. More transfusions than I could count. Yet both Missy and Ryan took on each day with a positive attitude and warm smile for all their friends. We miss them terribly. They will always be a shining light in our lives.

Friday, December 17, 2004

 

Freedom, Oh yes!!

Ryan got "off the pole" Wed. night and took 6 laps around the nurse's station. We left Egleston on Thursday around 1:00. Sara, the Child Life Specialist, let him spend the last of his BMT Bucks. She let him pick out a gift for me and Les from a Holiday event sponsored by the wives of the Falcons. He loved wrapping them up. Our first night at the Marriott wasn't too bad. We have 2 bedrooms, 2 baths,and a kitchen. I have to prepare everything he eats, which isn't much right now. He still has to have IV fluids overnight and some IV meds. The home health nurse came out to the hotel to show me how to do it all. Will and Heidi are coming down later. He misses them so much. I know they will give him the strength and motivation to feel better.

Guest Book:
Way to go Ryan!!!! You're one step closer to getting home. Matt asks about you every day, and says a prayer for you every day. Keep up the hard work to getting well, and we will see you soon.

Love,
Matt, Kayla, Christy, and Scott
 
What a SUPER job you are doing!! Keep it up! We are all thinking of you and praying for you.
Merry Christmas.
Love, Dorie, Charlie, Megan, and Conner
 
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