Getting Ready for Surgery and Saying goodbye to our Idaho home!

A lot has been happening this past week. We have seen some miracles and blessings of peace, love, and testimony. I have been slacking off on Ryker's Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy the past week. He's been so sleepy and we have had a lot of appointments. But after this surgery tomorrow we are going full on therapy to get this kid into shape. We were told not to give Ryker bottles this week because of surgery. They don't want him to get an infection or more breathing problems before surgery. That would not be good. We also found out on monday that he won't be needing a follow up on his esophagus anymore. He is all healed and good. Which is one less doctor we have to see now. Ha. We also saw the ear doctor this week. Ryker once again didn't pass the hearing test. It came back that he has fluid behind his ear drum so on Thursday they may be putting in tubes to help drain the fluid. Hopefully that will help with his hearing. And now the big surgery. Tomorrow and the next few weeks are going to be tough and trying, but I pray that we will survive. I pray that surgery will go well and there will be no complications. I also pray that this surgery will improve his breathing and he will come off of oxygen. I am praying he will eat on his own and sleep better. Everything is riding on a successful surgery tomorrow. This event will happen at 9:30am. Praying we can all sleep well tonight.
As I reflect on Ryker and his little life, I have seen many miracles and blessings. This child has blessed my life already. When he was first born, I was afraid of him not making it. But with blessing after blessing and promises from my Father in Heaven, I know he is suppose to be here. Ryker has a purpose of being my son. With all the time in the hospital, I was worried about being able to pay for all his medical expenses. I was worried we won't be able to make enough to support our son's needs. But with surprise money from friends, family, and insurance payouts, we are going to make it. . Parker getting a great job that he loves and isn't stressed about has blessed our little family.  Last weekend we got a phone call from our Real estate agent in Idaho Falls. He informed us that we had two offers on our house. One of those offers was exactly what we asked for. Heavenly Father keeps blessing our little family and I am so overwhelmed of how much love he has for us. The last six months has tried my faith, my patience, and my worthiness. We are still going through trials with our little boy, but Heaven Father has shined the blessings through for me to see how much he loves me. He is showing me how much he is there and is watching over Ryker. Ryker truly is a miracle. I am seeing more and more miracles each day with all the blessings that are being thrown at us.
Somedays I worry about my son. How are other children going to treat him? How will he develop? Will he be able to make good friends. Each doctor appointment seems to tell me something bad or something we need to be concerned about. I have to keep reminding myself that Ryker's health could be worse off. He could have more severe problems with his Trisomy. With every blessing he receives I am reminded that he is going to have trials, but he is going to get married in the templ. Ryker will go to college. He will have a normal life like everyone else. I am so overwhelmed by all the prayers all of you have offered in behalf of our family. I feel your love everyday. I appreciate all your support. I am going to start a blog this week on all the miracles I have seen in my life. This will not only help me remember what God has done for me, but if you choose to follow you can feel the spirit testify that Heavenly Father is real and He loves each one of his kids. Think, if he can bless some crazy Red head like me, He will bless your life as well. Thank you to those in our new ward who gave us that amazing gift basket. And to our family who surprised us with money at Christmas. We are so grateful for all of you and for all your love toward us. There are no words to express how much that meant to us. THANK YOU!