Where did the summer go? To me, it ended yesterday when Kari left for the fall semester at WVU. She was my summer since this time of year is now void of things like vacations and baseball games. I miss her so much. So much it actually hurts.
Archives for August 2011
Lower Level Coming Together
It probably goes without saying, but our household is always a bee hive of activity. No matter the time of day (or night) there is something going on. Now, throw in moving Ryan’s entire operation to the lower-level and it’s organized chaos. Our home is in complete disarray. My mom would not hesitate to say […]
Video: Ryan Showers
It’s been a long time. Sometime around a almost year ago. But, on Thursday night, this all changed. Ryan traded in his bed sponge bathes for a full-blown shower. Thank you Michael and Son for helping Ryan! This is a company with a heart. We lowered him into a shower chair that was given to […]
Video: Michael & Son Renovation
Today’s moving day from the main level to the newly renovated basement. It’s exciting having an entire floor dedicated to Ryan’s care and treatment. It also means a lot to give space back to Kari for her to enjoy her home. Sue scheduled the movers to relocate the hospital bed around 3:00 PM. I have […]
Video: Tickle Feet
One way I explain Ryan’s injury that seems to people who just meet him is “all the hardware is working, it’s the software (brain) that isn’t”. This quick sentence seems to get to the heart of the challenges he faces and, so far, everyone quickly understands exactly what I mean.