So all week he has gotten into his drawer and picked out his own clothes for the day - without a word from me - and all week he has selected a diabetes support shirt. As we were walking into Animal Kingdom yesteday I mentioned it to Chris that I was surprised, he had some fun Disney shirts and his favorite shirt to wear - but still he chooses the diabetes shirt. Chris said what is so true of Ryan - when he gets into a cause he puts all of himself into it - how he does everything - you can always count on Ryan.
He is right, everything he chooses to do he does with his whole mind and heart.
When he is on the soccer field he is so focused and works and runs at 100% the whole time - he isn't the star player - but you can always count on Ryan to be there and put himself wholy into the game.
He may not be the best student in class - but you can always count on Ryan to be there and putting himself out there to do his best and put his whole mind and heart into all his work.
He is a Redskins fan - he puts his whole heart and mind into each game - even though they are hard to be a fan of all the time - but you can always count on Ryan to be there cheering them forward.
He is a Scout - and all that means. He gives his heart, mind and soul to being a good citizen, being a good person, and doing his best. He loves being a scout, and you can always count on Ryan to do the right thing just like a Scout.
I realize after seeing him this week that diabetes awareness isn't just something he does - it is something that matters to him - by choice. Allison has someone in her life, that although they fight all the time, well they are siblings after all, she has someone that she can count on to be there. When it comes down to it, he supports her and her need for a cure and for people to be aware of her disease, she can count on Ryan.
Until there is a cure,
Jennifer
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