Catching Up....

I have heard from several friends that I have not been updating enough....well, I do apologize. Things have been just CRAZY!! We made it thru the Benefit, the Thanksgiving Holidays, and almost with Christmas decorating. If you know Ryan...this is his favorite time. Ryan has a need to place the yard decorations out and get the lights on the house....all with the help of our Neighborhood Family. Which by the way, I am not sure how we could get through our everyday life without. Micki & Steve (long time friends - closer than family), Randall & Carol (what would we do without them? Beep.Beep.Come in Randall.Beep.Beep.), and Monica & Steve (gotta love Cena!).

Okay, Ryan has completed 16 Radiation Treatments....only 14 to go!!! We will have these completed by Christmas Eve!!! At which time Ryan will receive a 5 day break from his Chemo pills!!

This past Tuesday (12/2), Ryan was brushing his teeth in the morning, looked up and noticed a thin spot of hair. Well, naturally he pulled on some of the hair in the same region...low and behold...it just came right out. Ryan now is almost bald in the front, from side to side. I explained that we always knew he would be bald...just a little sooner than we expected. I told Ryan that if it would help him feel more comfortable, I would shave my head when ALL of his hair fell out. He told me no...but I feel that he may be rethinking that idea!!! What he would give to have the chance to shave my head!!! What was I thinking!?!? Overall, Ryan is adjusting with the changes well. He is learning to take moments to rest....but not for too long. I am very proud of how he WANTS to go TOE to TOE with this cancer. There is no way he is ready to give into this disease.

As most everyone knows, the Benefit was held on 11/22....it was so much more than I ever expected!!! It continues to take my breath away when I see all the people who are supporting us emotionally, financially, and physically. I just know that GOD could not have blessed US more! Renewing our vows at this time in our marriage meant so much to me. It has given our relationship a whole new strength that we are going to need to get through the chaos that lies ahead. For those who were present - No it wasn't Ryans idea to renew the vows - Bo SAID it was...just to ensure Ryan didn't run off stage!

The Christmas Shopping begins for some and other's are finishing up...take care and smile at all that you pass....a SMILE is the one thing we can give to anyone for FREE. You never can tell when it might just be what a person needs!!

Love to All,
Brenna