Two days ago I wrote that something just didn’t seem right with Ryan. I ended my post with “Let’s see what this day will bring”. Well, it brought me rushing Ryan to the hospital, where he remains this morning… in the ICU. The short version of what he is enduring is about the most I […]
Let’s See What This Day Will Bring
It’s just after 2:00AM …and I get a sudden sense of clarity as it relates to Ryan not feeling well. Maybe, I wonder, if it could be a urinary tract infection (UTI) after all? One that is present, but suppressed, by the low-level antibiotic he takes to prevent such an infection? His body is aware […]
Something’s Not Right
Ryan’s had it rough over the past several days. It all began overnight last Thursday. Even as of this morning, I am unable to tell you what’s going on. Ryan’s heart rate is elevated. His baseline is in the mid-50’s at night at mid-60’s during the day. Today is a little improved, but it has […]
10 Things Happening: February 2014
I’m back with what has turned out to be the very popular “monthly happenings” of what’s on Ryan’s list. This month I have ten items that I think you will find of interest. I broke these into groupings in five categories. Like every month, there is just so much happening! It’s mind-boggling, really. So, as […]
The Trade-Off is Worth It
I’m in quite the funk lately. It just feels like I have no energy. Everything is a struggle. Almost like I tapped out my reserves and I’m just willing myself to make it through each day. I’m so tired. Hell, it’s a level of exhaustion that I’m not sure I can ever remember feeling. It […]




