A few weeks ago Ryan was in a very difficult stage that caused aggression and agitation, he overcame that last week but recently he is becoming aggressive again. This could be caused from the change of medication, realization, and/or frustration. He is nowhere near the magnitude of aggression that he was, but it is difficult to see him become so angry this weekend for no visible reason. Doctors have increased some of his medications in hopes to resolve this new issue. Please pray that we do not take more steps backwards because the aggression is detrimental to his therapy.
With that being said, Ryan had a GREAT day yesterday! We took Ryan outside in the hospital's backyard because it was a beautiful day. We began passing the basketball with him. He does a remarkable job considering he can only catch and pass with his left arm. We then talked him into trying to shoot the basketball. Remember, he can only use his left arm (which he is right handed) and he is in a wheelchair. Once Ryan got the hang of the new motion, he did great!! He made tons of baskets! But what was more amazing to see is the "light" or "spark" in his eyes. It actually brought tears to my eyes. Ryan knew that is where he was supposed to be. It was so hot, but he would not stop ... he was working hard like the basketball player we all know and love. Ryan would not stop! He was a perfectionist, he wanted to get better and better. We had to make him stop to take a break and drink of water...he shot continuous baskets for about an hour and a half straight! He was having so much fun, worked up a great sweat, and smelt like ALL BOY! :) I am thankful that Ryan was able to enjoy an activity yesterday that he knows and loves. He did not become frustrated that it was difficult, or that others had to help him at times. Thank you Lord for giving him peace to understand that things are "different" now, but he is still capable of anything.
We ask that you pray for Ryan this week. He is very ready to go home. We do not want to him to revert back to aggression. Pray that he remains peaceful and understanding, which will lead to great therapy and recovery.
Recently, anytime I hear this song by Chris Tomlin it brings tears to my eyes. Through Ryan's accident God has brought so many of His children together in prayer, worship, and faith. He is not done changing lives through Ryan, I truly believe that. He is not done.
You're the King of these people
You're the Lord of this nation
You're the Light in this darkness
You're the Hope to the hopeless
You're the Peace to the restless
There is no one like our God
There is no one like our God
For greater things have yet to come
And greater things are still to be done in this City
Greater thing have yet to come
And greater things are still to be done in this City