Day One Hundred Forty-one

"Do not neglect your gift."  1 Timothy 4:14

Friday come and Friday go.  Another chemo.   Ryan took it like a champ and did a great job today!  He did get sick, but it was at the very end of the treatment this time when his port was flushed.  He really was good throughout.  Mirjan took Davianna today, and I was stuck at work.  I think that is the last one that I will have to miss, barring any more work surprises.  I told Ryan that I wouldn't be there today, and he said he was cool with that, but then he asked why I didn't go when I got home.  That made me feel like a champ.   Thank you, Mirjan, for being so wonderful each and every day!

Pops and Mama Elise took Ryan out and about when he got home.  They spent the morning with Emma, so they switched kids and kept going.   When I got home, something looked off.  The grass actually looked shorter, and I had planned to spend the evening mowing.  Pops must have drank a 5 hour energy drink, because he went out and mowed the front and the back.  That was an awesome surprise.  Thanks, Pops!

We had his famous meatloaf and Mama Elise made a cake, so we ate well tonight.  Ryan got sick again this evening, but he was over it pretty fast.  One of Davianna's friends spent the night and there was way too much girl talk and giggling, so the guys took off.  We went to Best Buy and looked at stuff and then headed over to the pet store and checked out all of the critters.  In the car, we were listening to k-love, and Ryan was singing all of the songs.   I love going out with Ryan and doing stuff.  He puts on his "cool act" - he talks cool, walks cool, and just acts cool.  I can't get enough of that. 

When we got home the girls got ready for bed, but Ryan stayed up and watched a movie with Pops, Mirjan, and I.  He said several times, "I think it's past my bed time."  I would ask him if he is ready for bed, and he would immediately say, "No."  After the movie was over he asked if we were going watch another one. He enjoyed sitting next to his daddy and hanging out with the big people.

Father, thank you for being with Ryan today and thank you for a safe treatment. Sometimes the treatment schedule seems like a routine, but I know you are there each time, and I am grateful.  You are amazing and have made this journey manageable with your guidance and comfort.  I ask that you continue to strengthen Ryan and heal his little body.  In Jesus' name I pray.  Amen.