Ryker has always been the happiest baby. Every parent says that, I know. But, nurses beg to care for him. He loves people and music. His smile and laugh are just contagious!
In the fall of 2016, he was having nausea, vomiting, loss of balance, and was lethargic. It was then we discovered he had recurring desmoplastic medulloblastoma. He has had three craniotomies, emergency drain placed for fluid on the brain, g tube placement, broviac and port placements. His treatment has caused delayed gross motor and vocal development and he was considered failure to thrive for weight development.
Childhood cancer has changed life in every way imaginable. We attempt to continue our full time jobs, keep our marriage intact, maintain our home, and care for our animals all while making Ryker our first priority. There is nothing in our life that is unchanged because of cancer.
Through it all, Ryker is just an amazing fighter. He was born witb genetics that unfortunately caused his brain tumoir to grow. But, his spirit his unwavering. In our year battle, I could count on one hand when he was fussy. He’s the strength for everyone around him.
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I will continue to pray for Ryker and the entire family. I grew up with Emery and his brothers and my heart is breaking for you all. I see these updates though of this AMAZING little boy and I smile at his smiles and can only imagine through all of this how blessed you feel to be his parents. Please know that there are a bunch of us up here in Beech Grove/Indy that are sending lots of love, prayers and well wishes.