For those who don’t follow Ryan on Facebook, you missed my post there on Saturday. Two huge things happened as the result of one event… My daughter, Kari graduated from West Virginia University and Ryan returned there for the first time since leaving in a medical airplane. The last time my family were all together […]
Ryan Returning to Morgantown (WVU): Kari Graduates
It baffles my mind. Really, it’s so difficult for me to get a grip on it. It was 5½ years ago that Ryan was last in Morgantown, WV. The last day was when he was discharged from Ruby Memorial Hospital’s ICU (to Shepherd Center Rehab ICU) in late-November 2009 seems like a lifetime ago. You […]
It’s Not Going to Happen
This past weekend I went to visit my daughter, Kari, at her college home. It struck me that this is the last time I will do this. She graduates in May. It’s bitter-sweet. I don’t know how many times I found myself playing out how this should have happened with Ryan. I was able to […]
My Daughter’s Toast: To Me, Her Dad
My Daughter, Kari, is taking some college classes over the summer. She is wanting to make sure she not only graduates from WVU on time next May, but also is getting a minor in Business. She is just entering her senior year. Needless to say, I’m proud of her ambition and commitment. She has a […]
Guest Post: Once A Mountaineer, Always A Mountaineer
By Emily Clift He Made Friends with Strangers There are certain people in life that have the capability to fill up any room, be the life of the party, be the person that provides the laughter and comic relief. This would be our Diviney. The guys want to be him; the girls are intrigued by […]