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Memoirs of Miracles
In early November 2006, 6-year-old Ryan had a headache that lasted for several days. His mother took him to the doctor and Ryan was treated for a sinus infection. After the antibiotics were all taken, Ryan's symptoms persisted. A return trip to the doctor's office revealed a mass in Ryan's head. The pressure was causing the headache. Within hours, Ryan was airlifted to Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. Following the intial discovery, Ryan underwent two major brain surgeries, thirty radiation treatments and nearly one hundred chemotherapy treatments. His contagious smile and "Bring it on" attitude inspired therapists, doctors, nurses and nearly everyone else he met during his treatments. Ryan's story has touched countless lives. This book was written in stages, during the ongoing battle. The intensity of the struggle is not glossed over. This account is the struggle for life. Join the journey and share in these "Memoirs of Miracles".
232 pages, Paperback
First published April 30, 2008
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September 28, 2013
Very moving. The style is not impressive, at least not to me, but the story is. And the simplicity of the writing allows the story to shine through.
One day, 6 year old Ryan is a cild like any other-rambunctious, funny, adorable. Then he has o e of his sinus headaches. His father forgets to pick up the antibiotics prescribed and Ryan gets sicker-so sick that his family takes him to the hospital. They find out that Ryan's headaches are caused by a cancer he was probably born with. And so we begin a journey with Ryan, fighting for his life and recovery.
The story is told by Ryan's uncle, a minister. It is told as a faith journey. I was both moved and sometimes made uncomfortable by this. There is no question that Ryan's family possess a faith that is more than verbal.
In a very short time, while reading this book, I grew to love Ryan. Although highs suffering is dealt with honestly, so is his charm, his aliveness despite life-threatening illness, his courage and his ordinary "little boyness." it seemed as though I could actually see and hear him.
Although stories of serious childhood illness break my heart, I am nevertheless drawn to them. My daughter had her struggles when little and although not nearly so serious as Ryan's, I had a taste of the fear no one wants to even know about.
I am not sure how to "star" this book, but I am grateful to have met Ryan and his family. I feel that their faith has strengthened my own and my prayers are with them all.
One day, 6 year old Ryan is a cild like any other-rambunctious, funny, adorable. Then he has o e of his sinus headaches. His father forgets to pick up the antibiotics prescribed and Ryan gets sicker-so sick that his family takes him to the hospital. They find out that Ryan's headaches are caused by a cancer he was probably born with. And so we begin a journey with Ryan, fighting for his life and recovery.
The story is told by Ryan's uncle, a minister. It is told as a faith journey. I was both moved and sometimes made uncomfortable by this. There is no question that Ryan's family possess a faith that is more than verbal.
In a very short time, while reading this book, I grew to love Ryan. Although highs suffering is dealt with honestly, so is his charm, his aliveness despite life-threatening illness, his courage and his ordinary "little boyness." it seemed as though I could actually see and hear him.
Although stories of serious childhood illness break my heart, I am nevertheless drawn to them. My daughter had her struggles when little and although not nearly so serious as Ryan's, I had a taste of the fear no one wants to even know about.
I am not sure how to "star" this book, but I am grateful to have met Ryan and his family. I feel that their faith has strengthened my own and my prayers are with them all.
February 23, 2013
I love the miracles. I love the faith. The little boy, Ryan, will melt your heart. I give only two stars because the story was repetitive and sometimes dragged on too long.
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