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.
What is your Life’s Calling?
[A Guest Post, by Paula Yocom] This morning I was talking with a good friend of mine about what it means to have a calling in life — you know — an inner drive that motivates you to do something in particular. Both of us agreed that different people have different callings, and some may […]
Left Forearm: Then and Now
For the sake of comparison, I thought it might be helpful to eyeball Ryan’s forearm injury side-by-side over time. To me (and the orthopedic surgeon) it seems the smaller-boned radius is mostly healed. Although, the doctor wouldn’t commit to saying it is healed. I clearly see new bone around the injury and the fracture line is […]