At some point this morning the website will reach 900,000 views (we’re just around 1,000 away) since I took it over in mid-December of 2010. 900,000! That’s a nine, with five zeros! Nine-hundred thousand!
I don’t care that you heard this all before, but thank you for keeping Ryan relevant. Thank you for continuing to provide for him. Thank you for listening to me as I move in and out of my various emotional states. Thank you for coming back to see how he’s doing. Thank you for surrounding us with genuine love. I just don’t want to think about how hard it would be without you. Please, stay with us as long as you can.
Some interesting facts (well, at least to me):
- There were 6,150 reader comments; 0.7% comment per view.
- Readers come from 101 Countries. The top 5 Countries are: 1) U.S., 2) Canada, 3) Ireland, 4) United Kingdom, 5) Australia
- Readers from the U.S. are from all states and territories. The top three are: 1) Virginia, 2) West Virginia, 3) Pennsylvania. Delaware, the state of the thugs, ranks seventh.
- The average time (minutes) spent on the website is just 2:45.
- November 7, 2011 was the most active day on the site.
- Top five articles are: 1) Austin Vantrease Request: Denied, 2) Breaking News: Group Involved in Brutal Attack Sued, 3) Kari: “I Feel Guilty for Going Out”, 4) Two Years, and 5) Where Are You, Ryan?
- Since beginning of Ryan’s Wish List in June 2011, over 255 orders were sent for his care. Although declining lately, in total the list was visited 4,420 times.
- The Most Commented Article: Austin Vantrease Request: Denied.
So, onward to one-million. How I hope that something amazing will happen with Ryan before we get there.
Still here,still praying!!!
YAY! Thats brilliant and I’m so happy to see Ireland came in at number 3! I think of you guys always. xx
Good Evening, Ken, Ry, Sue and Kari,
A special hug and kisses to our Ryan as he struggles through his rough patch. 900,000 views is amazing. There are truly amazing, wonderful people that continue to keep Ryan relevant. He and your entire family will remain relevant to me forever, to infinity. Much love to all of you~
Ken, you are an amazing guy, I
I read your blog daily and marvel at your dedication and love for your son. someday you will be rewarded, might not be on this earth but God knows what is going on. An old catholic saying is God only gives the heavy crosses to the ones he knows can handle them. he is very proud of you as we all are.
Ken, Delaware is a great state and we have great people here, please do not Link us with those thugs. every state has them we are not proud to say they come from our great state. I can honestly say some of my best reading on here is when you lash out on those thugs, you are truly a better man than me, I would hunt them and haunt them till the day I die, you have my Delaware blessing to bash them on a daily basis and I know I will be right behind you.
I routinely check in, don’t always post, but I look forward to reading about Ryan’s progress. Thank you too… for the quality site where I often have the opportunty to learn things and enjoy reading the posts of others too. God bless Ryan an we are praying for him.
Congrats. I’ve been following this blog since late 2010 and it’s been a pleasure to read and follow you through all of this. It’s been an inspiration in my own life to appreciate what I have and not sweat the small stuff so much.
Simply amazing. A reflection of the love felt for you and your family and the inspiration you all are.
Ken, Simply amazing 900,000 views and still counting , .It
will keep going up I’m sure .Ryan will ALWAYS be relevant and I’ll be here the day he responds to you ,Sue and Kari and will stay . Glad he had a better night and hoping you all have a calm day ALWAYS HERE
love gail
Hi Ken, wow 900,000 my gosh that is fantastic!! Congratulations!! Two things bring us back day after day, the first is our love for Ryan and your family, and the second I have to admit is the way you write : ) So keep it coming!!
We’ll always be here for you, Ryan, Sue and Kari. To see a family this courageous, determined and willing to fight for their son and brother, is to witness and be a part of something very powerful.
I have so much admiration for every one of you.
Love & prayers always!
Paula
Ken，Please delete the extra remarks.thank you.
what’s wrong with my Internet?……..
Ken，Please delete the extra remarks.thank you.
what’s wrong with my Internet?……..
It has been several years since I last marked someone’s blog.Although reading English blogs is quite difficult for me,I still keep following this blog.Not only can I see love and determination,but also a father’s anger and desperation.It’s certain that I will keep following this blog after my busy Senior year.
Ken,just keep going on and on,our support will always be behind you.You are a great father and Ryan sure knows this despite he hasn’t said anything since his injury.Kiss Ryan.
郭悦（CHN）
It has been several years since I last marked someone’s blog.Although reading English blogs is quite difficult for me,I still keep following this blog.Not only can I see love and determination,but also a father’s anger and desperation.It’s certain that I will keep following this blog after my busy Senior year.
Ken,just keep going on and on,our support will always be behind you.You are a great father and Ryan sure knows this in spite of he hasn’t said anything since his injury.Kiss Ryan.
郭悦（CHN）
It hs been several years since I last marked someone’s blog.Although reading English blogs is quite difficult for me,I still keep following this blog.Not only can I see love and determination,but also a father’s anger and desperation.It’s certain that I will keep following this blog after my busy Senior year.
Ken,just keep going on and on,our support will always be behind you.You are a great father and Ryan sure knows this in spite of he hasn’t said anything since his injury.Kiss Ryan.
郭悦（CHN）
Well,it has been several years since I last marked someone’s blog.Reading English articles is quite difficult for me,but I keep following this blog,’cause I can sense a father’s love,kindness and even his anger and desperation.I am sure I will keep following this blog after my Senior 3 year.
Ken,you are a great father.Just keep going on and on,our support is behind you.Kiss Ryan.
郭悦
“So, onward to one-million. How I hope that something amazing will happen with Ryan before we get there.”
WORD.
With Love and in prayer, always, forever and until,
Keri, My Frankie and Family
I knew it was coming up soon; I keep scrolling to the bottom of the page to check. There really are many good and caring people out here. The stats are indeed interesting, and we thank you, Ken. Yes, we’ve been with you for the long haul, and will remain. We hope the time is short until Ryan will respond, and you will know his awareness is returning. No matter what, we are always here for you. Love
Always with you….praying,praying, praying. Ryan remains relevant to so many of us, and always will. My hope is that there is something amazing for you to report for Ryan soon too. Keep up the good work Ken. You are an amazing Dad and we all love you and support you in all of your effort in caring so lovingly for Ryan! Stay strong. Love, Peggie
SHSP!