About Me
- Name: Ryan
- Location: Athens, Ga, United States
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.
Thursday, February 24, 2005
God, shine your light on these children
It's been a day since I read about a little boy named Stanton.. I am still not the same. Why is it that we as parents of these sick little children feel the need to preview the possible outcome of our own child's future. The reading is absolutely heart wrenching as we are transported into their painful lives, yet it's virtually impossible to turn away.
I am now a firm believer that Jesus was smiling during his final hours on this earth, just as I would be if I were given the same opportunity to give my life to guarantee Ryan a long, peaceful, pain free life with the absolute joy of raising a family of his own.
As each day falls by the way side and we are closer to the end of Ryan's treatment, what is his destiny? where will we be next year? how can we hold it together?
My faith in Ryan overcoming this disease is 100 thoughts forward, 1 thought back. Today just happened to be the latter. :(
Thank you so much for thinking of Ryan today and stopping by. God bless all of us.
