That’s right. It’s my birthday. Twenty-four hours of attention. I had to restrain myself from making a video in self-celebration… in my birthday suit. So far I am holding out, but can make no promises. No siree, Bob, no promises from me. It just seems so natural.
via www.myspace.com
So, I just want one thing from you today. Please promise me that you will ALWAYS keep Ryan close to your heart. Come to the blog and check in on how he’s doing. I mean it… pinky swear if you must. If you will do this then my gift from you is delivered. Today, my birthday, is just that… a day. Ryan is a life.
Ms. Blasé says
June 29, 2011 at 9:43 AMCrap.
Sorry for this belated birthday greeting, but I have a good excuse… really: I ventured out of town this past weekend to see Tony Bennett. Is that good enough?
If it isn’t, I apologize. My thoughts will always be with you and the fam…
…and Tony 😛
ryansrally.org says
June 29, 2011 at 10:17 AMIf you’d said Wayne Newton I might be more forgiving 🙂
Dianne says
June 26, 2011 at 11:55 PMHappy Belated Birthday, Ken! We were in Columbus, Ohio for a family wedding, but Ryan and the Diviney Clan were in my thoughts & prayers everyday, as always. Add me to the list of many friends who grant your birthday wish — Ryan will always be in my heart, as will you, Sue & Kari.
Here’s to the year of miracles!!
Bernie Tomasso says
June 26, 2011 at 9:36 PMHappy Birthday, Ken! Prayers continue.
Jan YGR Prayer Partner says
June 26, 2011 at 4:42 PMYGR prayer partner sends a birthday greeting a day late! Or maybe you’re older now so it takes two days to celebrate!
Anyway, know that Ryan and your family are in my daily prayers.
Christine S says
June 26, 2011 at 3:52 PMThough your 24 hours are up, Birthday Man, I would still like to send a belated wish to you from another YGR prayer partner!!!!!!! I follow your news of your precious son and always start my day off with a prayer for him and his loved ones. I hope you had a blessed birthday, with all the good thing in your life you can cram into one day. Then celebrate some more today!
Nikki says
June 26, 2011 at 11:08 AMI am here.
Eileen YGR's partner says
June 26, 2011 at 10:16 AMHappy Birthday Ken!!!!!!
You are the best!
May this be the year of miracles!
Mary says
June 26, 2011 at 9:02 AMHappy Birthday Ken… I hope you have a wonderful day and that God grants you answers to your prayers. And you definately are as sexy as you feel. Loved the cartoon. Many many blessings as I pray everyday for Ryan to come back to our world..
Again Happy Birthday…
Jane Martellino says
June 26, 2011 at 8:17 AMHappy Birthday Ken,
Your wish for a birthday gift is granted. Ryan will stay near and dear to our hearts. I promise that YGR will keep him and you in our daily prayers.
Jane
Keith says
June 25, 2011 at 11:22 PMHappy Birthday Ken!!!!
Cass says
June 25, 2011 at 10:56 PMI pinky swear, Ken. And believe me, with little ones in the house, that’s a big deal! Grace and I just finished praying for Ryan’s complete and total healing. You and Sue, Kari and Ryan will always be in our hearts and prayers. Promise.
Anna Welsh says
June 25, 2011 at 10:15 PMHappy Birthday! Double Pinky Swear! I love your picture, is it a recent one?
Lynne Mandel says
June 25, 2011 at 9:36 PMHappy Birthday, Ken! Yes, I pinky swear! SHSP in Pittsburgh!
J.R. says
June 25, 2011 at 5:36 PMHappy birthday.
Peggie says
June 25, 2011 at 5:33 PMHappy Birthday Ken! We think of Ryan all of the time. He is on our minds and absolutely close to our heart, like our very own. I pray for him often and we will never forget about him. You can count on that! I check posts at least once daily. I may not always post, but I am there and you can count on that too.
So your birthday wish…well you got it…and you really didn’t even have to ask!
Love, Peggie
Myke Bos (Andrew's Mom) says
June 25, 2011 at 5:10 PMHappy Birthday Ken, we almost share the same birthday, mine is Monday. I was happy to see the urinal on your wish list. Remember it takes good time as much as anything. Even now we hit and miss a few. It’s helpful if he kinda lies on one side a little. Keep the bottom of the urinal down low. Nothing worse than hitting the target ans then spilling it out. Always be patient. You of all people know we never get what we want as quick as we want it. He’s working his way back though. Stay Strong!
Gwen says
June 25, 2011 at 4:10 PMHappy birthday! I am proud and honored to grant your birthday wish. SHSP
Jo Hobbs says
June 25, 2011 at 2:04 PMRyan is close to my heart and in my prayers every hour of every day. Have a wonderful birthday, Ken. Always here.
Rita says
June 25, 2011 at 1:23 PMWe pinky swear! Ryan is always on our hearts and in our prayers, along with you and Sue and Kari. Wishing you some special blessings on your special day and a year full of blessings and healing ahead. You got this, birthday boy!
Carla Liberty says
June 25, 2011 at 11:59 AMHappy Birthday Ken! You and your family are always in our hearts…you don’t have to ask, promise!!!
Now…if you’re REALLLY REALLLY good, I might just have to drop off some crabcakes sometime this week. Deal?
<3 carla
ryansrally.org says
June 25, 2011 at 12:01 PMCan you drop them off either way?
Gail Doyle says
June 25, 2011 at 11:15 AMDear Ken,Happy ,Happy Birthday ,and you wish is granted ,Ryan will always be so close to all our hearts .I read your blog a “few” times each day ,There are times I laugh and times I have cried,, Have a good day with Ryan and get a couple of baloons and whatever you like to eat and drink but be careful of posting B-day suit pics :):):) Hoping each day brings more healing for Ryan and all,,, Love Gail
Will says
June 25, 2011 at 11:14 AMHappy Birthday. God Bless. My prayers for Ryan continue.
Vicky Scott says
June 25, 2011 at 10:52 AMKen,
Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, you mighty man of valor!
I needed a laugh today, and you gave me the gift of laughter.
Thank you for being so, so, so, YOU!
The Lord Bless you and keep you
The Lord make His face to shine upon you
The Lord be gracious unto you, and give you peace.
Numbers 6:24-26
Checking in every day and praying always for our sons.
Beth Wilmoth says
June 25, 2011 at 10:50 AMHappy Birthday, Ken!! Pinky swear I check the blog daily. God Bless you and your family. Have a wonderful day!!
Jane says
June 25, 2011 at 10:26 AMHappy Birthday, Ken! Wish granted!
Helen M. Causin says
June 25, 2011 at 10:14 AMHappy Birthday!!! Wishing you happiness!
Gloria says
June 25, 2011 at 9:53 AMA BIG Happy Birthday from all of us at the store! Hey do you have a cake??? Maggie Moos makes some great cakes! I would love to drop one off on your porch. Is that ok?? As always, Ryan is foremost in our thoughts. We look forward to the day when you can truly celebrate your “b” day with that wonderful young man.
ryansrally.org says
June 25, 2011 at 10:17 AMGloria, I’m not a cake-type of person, but I do appreciate the thoughtfulness!
John Maletta says
June 25, 2011 at 9:36 AMIt’s a deal, my friend. Happy birthday (and make sure you get the biggest piece of cake today!).
Paula says
June 25, 2011 at 9:36 AMHappy Birthday dear Ken!!! You can count on the Yocom clan of Ashburn to *always* be there for your family and to have Ryan ever in our hearts and on our minds.
As the song goes, “there will never be a day that I won’t think of you!!”
Hope you have a very special day, filled with unexpected joys all day long!!
Love & Peace,
Paula
Debb Brooks says
June 25, 2011 at 9:08 AMHappy Birthday Ken, may all your wishes come true! We, in Atlanta, are all still praying and thinking of Ryan and your family always!