30 years ago today I became a mom. 4 years later Ryan had encephalitis and was in a coma for weeks. Amazingly, he survived. With much love and support and years of therapy he recovered somewhat but has been left with numerous disabilities. My life was never the same.
Yesterday I took my dad into the neurologist's office. His wife was there and said to me "Barb - you are my hero for all you've done with Ryan". I was touched but have to say "Ryan is MY hero". Despite all his problems, tons of debilitating medications, falls etc - he gets out of bed every day with a smile on his face and walks! A true miracle! I was told he was blind and deaf, would never walk again and had a short life expectancy. Well - experts - we fooled you!
So today is for Ryan! I've invited some of his fav people over and we'll have cake and ice cream and balloons. Lots of balloons for he always loved his balloons.
Ryan puts the problems in our lives into perspective. I thank God for him!
