This is the hardest post that we have ever written.  When you make your life public as we do on this blog, and things don’t go as planned, an explanation is needed.  We did not make it to Canada to see Ryan’s friends. On Friday, while Ryan, Grace, and I were being checked by the … More An Emergency and Disappointment

Ryan’s TV debut was a success. We had a small viewing party, which consisted of Ryan, Randy, Grace, Granny, and Joan (Mark’s sister) and me.  We had some of Ryan’s favorite snacks and Ryan wanted chicken so we brought in some chicken wings. Ryan’s response immediately after seeing the program:  TOO LOVING IT.  CAN WE … More Reviewing “Ryan the TV Star”

Update:  Ryan’s story aired tonight and you can find it here. We had a big day in our household on Tuesday.  Kristin Dickerson of NBC 5 in the DFW area came to our home to learn all about Ryan and our blog.  Ryan will be featured as a part of a series called “Courageous Kids” … More Ryan the TV Star

As many of you know who follow our Facebook Page, Ryan made his First Communion last Saturday, August 26th.  It is hard to put into words how much this meant to him and to our family. For many years, I would not have thought that this would have been possible for Ryan nor did I … More Ryan’s First Communion