Dear Friends,

Happy summer!

It has been over 3 months since our last update but rest assured that we think about our miracle group often. In short no news is wonderful news!

Mr. Ryan:

We are so pleased to just write an update about our normal little boy. There are no treatments to report, tubes to deal with, or medical situations. We are so blessed.

Ryan has kept Mom and Dad incredibly busy over the past few months.

Condo living came to an end on May 18th. One morning Ryan made it abundantly clear that he was done with his accommodations at 208 South Maple Avenue, Unit 21. He heard the shower turn on, crawled from the family room, down the hallway, pushed open the bedroom door, pulled open the bathroom door, stood at the bathtub, pulled open the shower curtain and then smiled at Mom. He knew too much and it was clear.....we needed to move.

Mom and Dad have determined that Ryan is the most beautiful child we know. (grin). He is growing, strong and very healthy. We really can't get enough of him!

The days and nights of medical attention seem so real and yet seem so foreign.

Ryan is so normal to us. We watch in amazement as he grasps a green bean with his fingers or giggles at the bark of a dog. Last summer we spent almost everyday behind the wrong side of a window. This summer we are ferocious about spending as much time outdoors this summer. We love the freedom.

Happy Birthday: (April 30, 2005)

Ryan turned 1 on April 30th. Everyone was invited to his birthday party. It was a celebration to remember as well wishers, selfless supporters, and loved ones gathered to enjoy some great times. Ryan was 1 year old and a happy, healthy boy........ period!

The Updates:

We are so proud to report great news to you……. our Ryangreenupdate family. We are humbled by your incredibly generous acts of love and support. Thank you! You may never have an idea of how encouraging your thoughts, actions, words, prayers and love have been but warm your hearts knowing they made a difference. We've included a recent couple of photos of Ryan for you to enjoy. Our plan is to provide you with a semi-annual update of Ryan. Of course if you want to check in please call us at home 708-524-8749 or email at ryangreenuppdate@yahoo.com. We would love to hear from you.

In closing:

On July 12 Kim and I will celebrate our two year wedding anniversary. Last year on July the 12th we brought our 11 week old son in for routine testing. The results were less than routine and so was the miracle that followed.

We are so mindful of our blessing(s) everyday. Your support has been so important to us.

Kim and I don't take our miracle lightly. Cancer is so unfair and cruel.   We are very thankful and pray for many people now.  We have been praying often for Ryan's buddy Keegan Morrison. Recently Keegan had to conquer his cancer in heaven. We ask for your prayers, and positive energy for the Morrison family. They are one of  strongest and most loving families we know.

Blessings,
The Greens