Hello, my name is Ryan. Ever since the day I was born, I have had a tube to help me eat. First it was in my nose and then last August it was moved to my stomach. It’s hard to be inconspicuous about it when I’m going shirtless. Several times my friends have said something like, “Hey, dude, you have something coming out of your side.” Um, duh!

And sometimes, even when I’m wearing a shirt, it sticks out. (That’s my cat behind me. She likes to steal the show.)
Tuesday I headed down to Children’s for one more procedure before our upcoming move.
It made my mommy a very proud mommy.
And me one happy little boy.
Because now for the first time in my life, I have no equipment hooked to me…. at all. It’s just me and my cuteness from now on. Here I am doing a catwalk for my mom.

Comments (23)

  • Jennifer / June 1, 2011 / Reply

    Oh how far you have come lil’ King! What a seemingly small but yet huge mental milestone.

    Praying for you with the move and all it entails, having to pack for storage vs door-to-door move is definitely harder – we’ve done it. Praying for clarity of thought for you as you evaluate how to sort your belongings.

    Blessings,
    Jennifer

  • Wendy / June 1, 2011 / Reply

    Oh my gosh, I remember the day Chris had his g-tube removed and how wonderful (and freeing) it was. Congrats! Enjoy a nice tube free summer!!

    (Wendy – heart mom to Chris)
    christophersheart.blogspot.com

  • Kristen / June 1, 2011 / Reply

    AWESOME! What a wonderful day! To think, the little guy born at CNMC hooked up to soooo many things….and now hooked up to NOTHING! Wow! Just Wow!

  • Ktribe / June 1, 2011 / Reply

    YEAH!!!!!!!!!!

  • Marilyn / June 1, 2011 / Reply

    Fantastic!!! He looks great tubeless. He’s an amazing boy.

  • Marmi / June 1, 2011 / Reply

    Can you say, “Glory”? Your post is awesome and so is our God.

  • KARSIE GENE / June 1, 2011 / Reply

    Tears in my eyes knowing how far your sweet man has come. Way to go Ryan for all the awesome progress. Think of all the supplies you don’t have to think about any more! Yay!!

  • Mrs. Smith / June 1, 2011 / Reply

    HOOORAY!!!!! Can you believe how far this little guy has come! Praise be to God!

  • Heather / June 1, 2011 / Reply

    Yay!!! It is so exciting to see how far you have come. You are truly a miracle and a blessing.

  • Michelle / June 1, 2011 / Reply

    Yeah for Ryan! How awesome is that, he’s such a cutie pie.

  • Tracey / June 1, 2011 / Reply

    Who’d a thunk it? That precious smiling boy free at last!!!

  • rapunzel / June 1, 2011 / Reply

    Wonderful!!! I love those little piggy toes sticking out! How DO they sit like that???

  • Linda / June 1, 2011 / Reply

    Yay!!!!! I am so excited for Ryan! And for mommy too. I am glad that tube is gone…and our boy is free!!!!!

    Prayed for you all this morning with John at devotion time.

    You’re in my heart!

    Love, Linda

  • Courtney / June 1, 2011 / Reply

    hip hip hooray!!!!!

  • Bella / June 2, 2011 / Reply

    Praise the Lord! the LiL King aka Ryan is shining!!! Praying for you all daily!! :o) xoxo

  • Catherine, Craig, and Caleb / June 2, 2011 / Reply

    I love love love reading this. He is AMAZING and truly God’s miracle. Shows the power and healing of God every day he exists!

  • Anonymous / June 2, 2011 / Reply

    Miracles, miracles – I’m amazed!

    thanks for sharing –

    Beverly, Ohio

  • whitlow5 / June 2, 2011 / Reply

    Hurray for the great news!! That must be such a relief for both of you. 🙂

    Tyra

  • Anonymous / June 2, 2011 / Reply

    Yeahhhh GO RYAN that litte boy makes this Grandma smile ear to ear. So happy for you. Jean

  • Richelle / June 2, 2011 / Reply

    Yay, Ryan! And Yay, Mommy! So great to see him free of tubes and so happy! (Btw, I’m with Rapunzel…lovin’ those little toes!)

  • Nungari M. / June 2, 2011 / Reply

    This is GREAT! GREAT! GREAT! News! Halleluyah!

  • Jennifer / June 2, 2011 / Reply

    That’s great news!!! What a milestone! He’s such a big boy now!

  • Dot / June 2, 2011 / Reply

    yay!!!!! so exciting!!!!

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