Day One Hundred Twenty

"Ask in faith, never doubting."  James 1:6

1,2 buckle my shoe.   3,4 vomit on the floor.   Ryan received a couple of chemo drugs today, and he didn't vomit when the drugs went in, he didn't vomit when the saline was pushed, he vomited the moment that his port was accessed.  There goes the theory about it being pushed too fast (that could have been part of it at that time).  Anyway, another nurse spent time with him and talked about a different approach for next time that will hopefully alleviate some of Ryan's anxieties.  I'm glad that they don't weigh him after his treatment.....he would weigh about 2 pounds less each time.   Poor boy.  I feel bad that his body reacts that way, and he knows it's going to happen.  I told him he is the toughest boy that I know, and that I'm proud of him.

I was stuck at work today and couldn't get to the doctor's visit...first one that I have missed.  So, Mirjan was in charge.  I haven't received the full report from Ryan and Emma, but I think she did a good job today.  She will get a superstar sticker since she got there early and had to help with the after affects of the sickness. She also learned to step aside when Ryan gets his "V" face.

I was at work really late last night, so I didn't get a hold of Mirjan's pictures from Ryan's graduation.  It was interesting seeing the picture video at the end.  Ryan looked like a little boy at the beginning of the year, and he looks a couple of years older now.  The best part was when he saw me after he walked across the stage and just came running to give me a hug.  Besides his physical appearance, this journey is maturing him beyond his years.

They introduced Ryan as the student with the best manners.  "Ryan has the best manners.  He always says yes, ma'am, no ma'am, and listens well."    That's the Texan in him!

"Yeah, I'm just going to stand here and pose.  Take my picture, ladies."

His teacher is such a blessing!

"Graduation is so much fun!......What is graduation?"

Ryan was really sweet with me today.  We had fun at bed time.  He was laughing so hard, it made me laugh.  And then Davianna came in and started laughing too.  Great!

Father, thank you for blessing Ryan with a safe treatment today.  Thank you for keeping him healthy enough to graduate with his friends.  I ask that you continue to comfort him, strengthen his immune system, remove his anxieties about the treatments, and heal his little body.  In Jesus' name I pray.  Amen.