Ryan is recovering

Ryan had yet another big day today. She had the line to her VP shunt(in her head) replaced today due to the fact that the previous line may have been contaminated due to Tuesday's emergent surgery. She also had her BT shunt(heart) cleaned out and her chest closed up. Since this was the second time that her chest had been open, a plastic surgeon was called in to assist due to the fact that there was a need to stretch muscle over the sternum for extra cushioning and to clean up the frayed skin before stitching it back together. I tell you these details because this is our reality or should I say...this is Ryan's reality. Ryan has gone through multiple extensive surgeries on a regular basis since she got here just six short weeks ago(today was her 7th). And this little girl has showed me a thing or two about what it means to have strength. How she continues to go down such a difficult path and still have such a willingness to fight blows me away. So as long as she shows us that she wants to fight we will continue to fight right along side her. We truly could not be more proud to be her parents. On another note, Ryan is currently resting easy back in her room with us. She's doing really well and our hope is for a peaceful and restful night. Thanks again for all the prayers. Ryan is a living example that God answers them. Jared