Ryan’s been doing well. He continues to amaze me with his occasional smile and laughter; although it really shouldn’t amaze me, because it’s always been his nature. How many of us can say we’d be doing the same if we were in his condition? I don’t think I can…

James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.