This past Sunday I had the chance to share my story at church. Here is the link to listen to it...
http://restoresby.com/teachings/
It is labeled "Ryan's Story"
I hope it encourages you as Christmas draws near.
Friday, December 20, 2013
Sunday, December 1, 2013
A thankful heart
As I sit with my beautiful wife and amazing son (and my awesome daughter), I can't help but think of all the things I have to be thankful for. Not only do I have a great family but today (and last night) I was surrounded by my parents and brothers and sisters and niece and nephews and friends that have been around me to celebrate another year in the books.
As I enjoy my birthday I thank God that I am still here to enjoy His creation.
Just a few days ago many people gathered with friends and family to celebrate thanksgiving. I had the joy of stretching it out an extra day, we area very thankful family. I was able to spend the days eating good food, playing some football, and hanging with friends and family.
By now many people know Meagan had a sonogram last Tuesday and we were able to see our pretty little daughter- Hope Victory Twilley. We are excited for the spring when we get to hold her. At first Life was a little upset because he thought the baby was a boy. After some explaining he came around to the idea of a sister, he even refers to her room as "Hope's room". He is going to be a great big brother.
Going back a few more days to Saturday, I was honored to have a second benefit thrown for me. Thank you so much Stacey, Meghan, Suzanne, and Caty. You all did a great job getting together such a great auction and show! I was blown away by everyone coming out to show support.
On top of all of this, as if my heart wasn't full enough, I got some results back from my last checkup. This test counts the number of cancerous cells in my blood, in august this number was 900 something out of 1000. After only a couple months of my new med, the number is now down to 15 out of 1000. This is a huge improvement! I am thankful that God is allowing things to improve and I look forward to seeing what He is going to do next.
As I enjoy my birthday I thank God that I am still here to enjoy His creation.
Just a few days ago many people gathered with friends and family to celebrate thanksgiving. I had the joy of stretching it out an extra day, we area very thankful family. I was able to spend the days eating good food, playing some football, and hanging with friends and family.
By now many people know Meagan had a sonogram last Tuesday and we were able to see our pretty little daughter- Hope Victory Twilley. We are excited for the spring when we get to hold her. At first Life was a little upset because he thought the baby was a boy. After some explaining he came around to the idea of a sister, he even refers to her room as "Hope's room". He is going to be a great big brother.
Going back a few more days to Saturday, I was honored to have a second benefit thrown for me. Thank you so much Stacey, Meghan, Suzanne, and Caty. You all did a great job getting together such a great auction and show! I was blown away by everyone coming out to show support.
On top of all of this, as if my heart wasn't full enough, I got some results back from my last checkup. This test counts the number of cancerous cells in my blood, in august this number was 900 something out of 1000. After only a couple months of my new med, the number is now down to 15 out of 1000. This is a huge improvement! I am thankful that God is allowing things to improve and I look forward to seeing what He is going to do next.
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