Happy Birthday to Ryan!

It has been 5 years since we celebrated Ryan's birthday in person. A long 5 years for him and for us. In 2008 when we left Ryan at VFCC we didn't realize how difficult it was going to be to be apart, but we did it! We all did it! It was hard for mom, for dad, for Renee and for Ryan. He was the one that was alone. The 3 of us had each other. That's why this 23rd birthday was so very special! We had to make up for the 5 we missed! Den had a service booked in Connecticut for February 3rd so we took advantage of the weekend and left Phoenixville on Friday, February 1st to be in New England for his actual day, Groundhog's Day! Ryan had a full day with a rehersal for the worship band but we were able to drive from each direction and meet at 4 in the afternoon at a favorite chinese restaurant in Sturbridge where we used to live. A great celebration and we give God all the thanks for our son. He loves Jesus, He loves us, and God has a special plan and a future for Ryan, of this we are sure.