Ryan and Trista Sutter.Photo: Presley Ann/Getty
Trista Sutteris sharing a message of optimism as she heads into the new year amid her husbandRyan Sutter’s health issues.
The formerBachelorette, 49, shared a carousel of photos — including a selfie of her, her husband, daughterBlakesley Grace, 12, and son Maxwell Alston, 14 — on Instagram Friday.
The photos — captioned “my new favorite place” — showed the family spending time together on the beach on Florida’s Gulf Coast and included an optimistic caption as they all head back home from vacation, and into a new year.
“Leaving Florida with a much-needed renewed sense of peace, gratitude, motivation, and family,” Trista wrote in the caption. “2021 wasn’t my favorite year, but the last week of it was a favorite of favorites. Looking to the new year, thankful for true friends, my insightful husband, our beautiful growing kiddos and adventures that give my spirit (and my skin!) a joyful jolt. Happy New Year everyone!!!”
Ryan also shared a heartfelt Instagram post ahead of the New Year that delved into a recent family trip that gave him “a fortuitous opportunity to escape” his recent health struggles alongside a gallery of photos from the journey.
“I missed takingpictures I actually want to look at. I missed capturing moments I know I’ll look back on fondly. I missed feeling a part of my family. I missed my life,” Ryan explained in part in the caption.
“But this week it was all there,” he continued. “A glimpse of the past and, I know, a glimpse into the future.”
Earlier this month, the Sutters celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary amid Ryan’s ongoing health concerns.
“Pure happiness. That’s what I felt 18 years ago. It was magical, but not just because of the flowers or dresses or diamonds (although they definitely didn’t hurt! 😜). It was because my future was in his hands,” Trista shared onInstagram. “Hands that I trusted and adored. Hands that I knew would be there for the bad days and the best days. And after 18 years of holding his hand, I still know that with him is where they are meant to be. I love you,@ryansutter. Happy 18th anniversary. 💋”
Ryan, 47, also showed his love for his partner on social media in celebration of their anniversary.
“It seems to be that what happened is that my immune system was weakened through exposures to toxins and especially to mold,” he said on Trista’sBetter Etc.podcast. “There are other people in the fire academy that probably had the same exposures who aren’t dealing with these exposures because their genetics are stronger, they’re able to get rid of the toxins easier.”
Earlier this year, Ryan also underwent a knee replacement procedure andankle reconstruction surgeryas part of his “body restoration.”
Since his diagnosis, the firefighter has been open with fans about his medical ailments, even sharing a photo ofthe supplementshe takes to treat his Lyme disease.
source: people.com
