Today, Ronald looked more like a visitor to the hospital than a patient. He sports his everyday attire, his snappy new Asics (thanks, Brandon!), and frequently asks people throughout the day, "Does this look like a sick man?!"
Looking at these smiles, you'd never know what a crazy couple of weeks these two have had.
Tonight, FHE was dinner and science homework at the hospital.
We discovered that Syvanna has a hidden talent for holding a pizza while napping on the way to the hospital.
Ryker's science homework was to construct a 3D model of DNA (ironic given the frequency with which this word has been used in the family lately) Ronald and Ryker decided to make a strand out of candy and cereal. It turned out great!!
As it turns out, Syvanna has never had a French Dip sandwich. Upon seeing one on the hospital menu last week , she decided it was time to try one. Tonight was Syvanna's debut of the French Dip.
A note about these two teenagers:
Every day of this trial we try to count our blessings and see the hand of the Lord.
One of the blessings we count every day is the sweet friendship Syvanna and Ryker have.
They are so kind and good to each other, they genuinely enjoy each other's company, and they constantly have each other's backs. Some siblings are polite to each other in public and not-so- friendly in private--not these two. They are as fun together at home as in public. They read scriptures together every morning at 615 am and they like to share the same recliner and watch movies together on the weekends. They are a great blessing to us all, especially now.
Tonight on the way home to Ogden from the hospital, this song by AVICII came on the radio and Ryker was singing along. He said, "This song is about me and Syvanna".
"Brother / Sister"
Hey brother, there’s an endless road to re-discover.
Hey sister, know the water's sweet but blood is thicker.
Oh, if the sky comes falling down for you,
There’s nothing in this world I wouldn’t do.
Hey brother, do you still believe in one another?
Hey sister, do you still believe in love, I wonder?
Oh, if the sky comes falling down for you,
There’s nothing in this world I wouldn’t do.
What if I'm far from home?
Oh, brother I will hear you call.
What if I lose it all?
Oh, sister I will help you out!
Oh, if the sky comes falling down for you,
There’s nothing in this world I wouldn’t do.
Hey brother, there’s an endless road to re-discover.
Hey sister, do you still believe in love, I wonder?
Oh, if the sky comes falling down for you,
There’s nothing in this world I wouldn’t do.
What if I'm far from home?
Oh, brother I will hear you call.
What if I lose it all?
Oh, sister I will help you out!
Oh, if the sky comes falling down for you,
There’s nothing in this world I wouldn’t do.
We love you too Syvanna & Ryker! You are an inspiration and example to us all!
ReplyDeleteLove, April & Eastin