I Heard You!

Ryder had a slew of appointments this week. Today, he was cleared for more food by his plastic surgeon and thankfully, the hole in his palate, looks like it's healing well. It probably won't close all of the way but it looks much better than it did last week. 

After Ryder's plastic surgeon appointment he had a hearing test at the ENT's office and I am overjoyed to say that he PASSED!!! Wahoo!! I almost cried when they told me he passed. Ryder has had several hearing tests but has never officially passed. They would always say "maybe next time" or "maybe he's having an off day" as to not say the actual words "he didn't pass" but I always knew what they were basically saying. Well today our Super Ryder showed them how perfect his ears work! We've been waiting almost 16 months for a passing grade and today we got it!

Ryder also started speech therapy this week. It's going to be a long road as Ryder has yet to say his first word but if anyone can do it, it's Super Ryder! I am happy to report that Ryder signs like a champ! He can sign 8-10 words and some of his favorite signs are "eat, please and more!" 

How we love our Ryder Jeremiah SO incredibly much! He has come such a long way over the past 16 months and he never ceases to amaze us! Today was an answer to so many prayers! Jeremiah 1:5.