Everything’s set-up for a great weekend. Our daughter, Kari, is home from WVU until Sunday evening. Ryan seems as though he is responding to the antibiotic. West Virginia University plays Maryland at noon today. The Redskins play the Cardinals at 1:00pm tomorrow. We should have overnight nursing coverage (thank goodness). I see nothing preventing me from some quality nap time. Yep, everything is in place.
Duke with his "game face" on.
It’s just so wonderful with Kari home. I missed her so much. She breathes life back into me.
So, we all piled into Ryan’s room last night, dogs included, just talking and laughing until around midnight. Without an inch to spare, Kari, Sue, Duke, and Tucker laid on the single bed next to Ryan. I begrudgingly settled for the rocking chair, jealous that I couldn’t put my arms around Kari. I was sad when we gave in to exhaustion and went to bed.
I hated the night had to end.
As for Ryan, he had a restful night. I’d like to think he felt the love and peace of being surrounded by his entire family and this calmed him. I might never know, but it doesn’t prevent me from hoping.
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What a fun weekend! Those Mountaineers gave us a nailbiter at the end, can’t wait till next Saturdays game! Duke looks awesome, he is the “man”.
Absolutely love reading posts like this 🙂
My prayer’s for Ryan. always.
Hi Divineys – So glad Kari is home and so glad you are all enjoying wonderful family time. I’m sure this is what makes Ryan the happiest and he’s so lucky to have a family that loves him SO MUCH!!
Thinking of you all very often and praying for Ryan and his continued strength every day. xoxo
Welcome home, sweet Kari! Ryan is feeling the love of all of you surrounding him, Ken I still will always believe that you will know this. I will forever have hope that when he is ready and able he will return to you, blessing all of us with his strength and courage.
Sue, I have missed our talks. Your sweet and gentle nature is only surpassed by your immense love for your family and strength from within. I hope to see you soon, my dear friend!
As for Duke, oh Duke! I think he is posing to show us his best side. Though really any side is good with Ryan’s cutest protector. Good night Ken, Sue, Ryan, Kari and Duke…oops, Tucker too:)
I have no doubt Ryan felt the love today. I feel it deep in my heart that he knows you were all surrounding him today. And congrats Mountaineers on the win!
Sounds like you guys hit the zone, the comfort zone
Ken, I am sure it is an oversight that the picture Kari took and posted of cousin “Kenabilita” is missing from this blog?
Ken, So glad Kari is home …Wishing you all a wonderful weekend of togetherness and love .Ryan is surrounded by his family’s love and also by our love from all over and he feels that love. May you have a peaceful weekend Thinking of you dear Ryan always. Love Gail
When you look at your life, the greatest happinesses are family happinesses. ~Joyce Brothers
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Welcome home, sweet Kari! Here’s to a wonderful weekend together – Mountaineers, Redskins, laughter, and kinship. You all deserve every happiness!!!! Love, carla
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Other things may change us, but we start and end with the family. ~Anthony Brandt
What a great feeling for all of you!! Enjoy your weekend..you ALL deserve it!!
Yea Kari is home!!!!! I’m guessing Kari is the one who got Duke all dressed for todays game. That outfit and that game face, Duke is looking sharp. Sounds like you all are ready for some Mountaineer football. So glad to hear that you had such a wonderful evening. Oh yes, Ryan did indeed feel the love. XOXOXOXOXOXXOXOXO
YAY!!!!!!! Welcome home, Kari!!! I pray this is a wonderful weekend for all of you!! With Kari, Sue, Duke, Tucker and you, Ken, in the room, I’m sure Ryan is reveling in the love and attention!! You just made my day, Ken, thank you!!! Sending love & prayers from my heart as always, Paula
A happy family is but an earlier heaven.
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God is with you, for God is love. Have a blessed weekend. Always here with love.