We enjoyed a great lunch and a fun party!
And, yes, Ryan even had a tiny taste of chocolate cake. :)
The party was fun for everyone!
About half way through the party, Ryan started to seem a bit apathetic toward the gifts. We then noticed that he was a little bit tired. So, we put the party on hold until he was better rested. Then today we finished opening the rest of his presents. I'm not sure who's enjoying his new CD player the most -- him or Deborah. :)
It's been a great 4 years!
A lady who doesn't know me very well once made a comment that was at once accusatory and apologetic to me that I had Ryan. I was so surprised by her comment that I didn't even know how to respond to her. I have since thought many times about her comment. I have thought of the many things I wish I could share with her. Things that she obviously doesn't know, about Ryan, about my family, about life. I've tried a few times to share the joy that she obviously doesn't understand that comes with having Ryan as a member of my family. But, it never seems to come out quite right. So, tonight, I'll just say... knowing all that I know today, I'd do it all again!
Happy birthday, Ryan! I love you!
2 comments:
Tina,
I am loving your blog. Thank you for sharing it. Although my kids have different challenges than your family faces, we have some special needs as well. And I really appreciate you saying that, knowing what you know now, you'd do it all again. That's a hard thing to explain to other people, sometimes even family members. Thank you.
=)
Comment part 2
I just realized how I know you! Hello. :)
We also have an autistic daughter at home, who struggles with other things as well.
:)
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