Baby Ryan

February 19 was an emotionally challenging day for me. Even though, at the time, we thought Philip was in the hospital for just the night, it still was a difficult day of processing all that happened in such a short amount of time.

Throughout the day, in the back of my mind, was the thought of my friend, Laura, being in labor with her fourth child. Friday, February 20, I received word that baby Ryan had been born late Thursday night.

When that day turned my world upside down, Baby Ryan was my saving angel. When I could think of nothing happy, I remembered him and smiled. I told Laura, he was my light during a very dark time.

Needless to say, I couldn't wait to meet him and today I got to! Laura was in Nashville for Easter and we were heading up for the weekend too. We met at a truck stop and I got to hold and love on the angel who gave me peace when I found it hard to find on my own.

This child will forever hold a special place in my heart! 

And how cool that Philip immediately took to him as well!  

What a bunch!
Cody, Ford, Ryan, Jackson, Allie, Elizabeth and Philip