Today marks the one year milestone since I started blogging on Rylan. One year ago today we were very worried about our little boy and his future. I would lay awake all night with my heart pounding, worrying and praying that Rylan would be okay. It was so scary…..the future, each day, each doctor’s appointment. Today one year later things are so different and so much better.
As crazy as this might sound this past year has been the best year ever. The past for us is not defined by one event, but rather it’s defined by so many all mashed together. The downs are what allow the ups to be so much better than they use to be. Rylan was sick so many days last year and without those sick days I would never appreciate the healthy days as much as I do today.
The progress this little boy has made in 12 months is outstanding, he couldn’t be doing better. One year ago today we were trying to teach him how to crawl in physical therapy today he is running. One year ago today we were trying to teach him how to sign “more” in speech therapy, today he is signing and saying “more”. One year ago today we were trying to teach him how to pick up a cheerio with a pincer grasp in occupational therapy today he can stack cheerios. The list goes on and on and on, the progress is endless and we are so proud.
This brings me to the goodbye. We could never thank you enough for the support you have given us. The comments, the phone calls, the texts, the emails and the prayers meant so much to us. Not having to tell every doctor appointment to each of you separately was so nice. Our situation was tough for us to handle and it is all relative, it has given us a new found respect and love for the simple things. It has given us the deepest sympathy for all of those families out there that are fighting horrible battles every day. Our troubles were so small compared to what so many go through every single day but sharing it with others and receiving support made it better. I will stop updating this blog hopefully forever because our life is good, Ry is great and my time and your time should be spent supporting others who need a little extra love today and tomorrow.
XOXOX
The Rasmussen’s
