January 29 - THANK YOU!!!

Friends,

All I can say is, WOW…  As I write this, I have tears welling up in my eyes thinking of the generosity of everyone.  Thank you doesn’t even come close.  I can’t talk with someone about this without getting emotional.  And I don’t cry. (well, maybe I have more so in the last 4 weeks…)  The outpouring of friends and family, and friends of friends, and people I don’t know very well, and those I’ve never met…is just inspiring!  As you are aware, there are a lot of thoughts and emotions going on in our minds and hearts.  This level of giving has not only humbled me and my family but has significantly reduced the HUGE worry that has been on our minds.  And again, the journey continues to twist and turn.  I sometimes feel like a broken record, but sincerely appreciate all of you who are going through this journey with us.  It would be hard to go this alone.  I hope you all experience God’s goodness and faithfulness as you follow along.  I hope this reveals more of God’s nature to you, as it has with me and my family.  Psalms 116:5 says, “The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion.”

I just got a call when writing this that I my MRI and CT scan (2 separate scans) tomorrow will require me to pay $5,000.  This is the first expense we have had to pay…and we will be able to!  It’s all God’s timing!  We believe this GoFundMe goal will cover all our immediate expenses coming up.  We are keeping the campaign open for anyone that can give above and beyond the goal.  That will go towards future surgeries and medical expenses related to my condition, and for some help at home while I’m down and out after surgery.  We will beat this cancer, physically and financially, for years to come!

We have seen God work in amazing ways since the beginning, and he continues to work through every one of you.  Your prayers and support have blessed us.  We hope God blesses you in ways you couldn’t have imagined.  I have a meeting with the doctor this week regarding the surgery we have yet to schedule, pending the tests and scans they want.  I will update you when I hear something.  Please continue to pray for my family.  This takes more of a toll on us daily.  

THANK YOU!

Ryan and Desiree