In June of 2011, I came across an interesting article on CNN.com, titled, How to Respond to Online Haters. It’s a comprehensive article that involves more than blogs or personal websites. It talks about anyone that uses Facebook, Tweeter, and so on. Meaning everyone is touched by these cretins. Back then I wrote about how […]
A Panorama of Ryan’s Room
Ryan’s room is a combination bedroom and hospital room. We try to make it homey, but there’s just no hiding all the equipment. Not to say we haven’t tried. For the most part, I feel we did a fine job of balancing it. So, I thought people might enjoy seeing how we have Ryan’s room […]
Therapy Achievement: Nine Miles Biked!
Ryan uses a highly specialized piece of therapy equipment called the RT-300 FES Cycle. It perfectly synchronizes pulses of electrical stimulation to his muscles as he peddles. It is all Ryan — albeit involuntarily — doing the work. His muscles are pushing and pulling the peddles. On faith, we purchased this last spring anticipating your […]
Storm Causes Issues. Ryan Unaffected.
As for our care of Ryan, yesterday’s storm was uneventful. Except for the lights flickering two or three times, the power stayed on. That’s not to say we didn’t have issues. The roof began leaking and I had to go up into the attic to slow it as best I could. I also determined it’s […]
Shackled to Love
Ryan was up early this morning, hours before the night gave way and the ominous skies showed themselves. It looks a bit scary out there even though there is no real wind to speak of and the rain looks like a typical all-day one. According to the Weather channel, this is all about to change […]