Finally an update...

It's been a long 7 months.

Ryan just had his third surgery.

We are all hopeful that this surgery will be his last.

Ryan has suffered physically a bit these past few months. 

However, he remains strong and faithful.

Ryan has spent most of his time home with his family and

talking his dog for really long walks in the mountains.

Last week his cousin Jade returned home from his mission to Mexico.

It was great to welcome home Elder Carr.

 We had a family picture taken a few months ago. 

We got a new puppy. Ryan named him Fish.

Ryan's friend, Kody, is serving a mission in Honduras.
 His mom brought cardboard Kody over to take a picture 
with Ryan for Kody's birthday.

Ryan's brother turned 30

Ryan was able to go with his brother and dad on a hunting trip. 

Rick had the tag and Ryan did the spotting. 

...know thou, my son, that all these things shall give

 thee experience, and shall be for thy good.

Doctrine & Covenants 22:7