Ryan’s eyes are sewn mostly shut (known as a partial tarsorrhaphy). He has just a small opening on each, on the nasal side. This is necessary to protected what eyesight he might have left. The problem is, Ryan doesn’t shut his eyes naturally and isn’t efficient at blinking. The result is his eyes, without the […]
Today: It’s Gonna be Busy
Normally, when I feel the need to put everything going on into a list it spans what’s coming in several days to a week. Not today, though. Today’s list is just that… a list for today.
A Lot to Cover
Every now and then I have so much to tell you that a list is the best way to do it. Otherwise, the post would likely be unorganized and tough to read.
Chick Magnet Maiden Voyage
Monday evening was the maiden voyage of the Chick Magnet. Earlier in the day I spent about an hour installing new tie-down straps (gifted to us through Ryan’s Wish List) to secure Ryan’s wheelchair. The existing bolts were rusted and I had to put every ounce of my strength to get them off. As is […]
License Plate on Chick Magnet
The “Chick Magnet” has taken a major step over the weekend. We received the vanity plates in the mail on Friday. I put them on yesterday… well, sort of. The rear plate went on without issue. The front plate was hopeless. The screws were rusted in place. It makes sense, since the state it was […]