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Merry Christmas (2013)

December 25, 2013 by Ryan's Rally LLC 29 Comments

A few photos and a video of our Christmas. Turns out, I wasn’t quite the Christmas villain I worried I would be this year. The pictures will advance on their own automatically, or you can view these at you own speed if you scroll your cursor over it.

  • Diviney Christmas Card
    Our 2013 Christmas card to you!
  • Diviney Christmas
    The Family, Minus Tucker & Maddux (under the mistletoe?).
  • Make A Wish
    Kari volunteers the entire semester at Make A Wish in Morgantown, WV.
  • Ryan & Kari enjoy the holiday lights. Thank you Koon's Toyota!
  • Kari shows Ryan our traditional angel tree topper.
  • Kari's year to top the Christmas tree.
  • I surprise the family by putting up the tree on Christmas Eve morning. It's a good tree!
  • Cat on Coffee Tray
    "Kat" carrier.
  • Ryan Diviney first Christmas
    Ryan when he was just 3 months old.

Not able to view the video (below)? Click here: Christmas Eve Video

Merry Christmas!

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Comments

  1. Tom McClelland says

    January 1, 2014 at 6:28 PM

    Just saw this….tremendous!

    Patience, hope and peace to you and your family for 2014…

    Reply
  2. Gwen says

    December 31, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    I just watched the video and am crying. Beautiful family, beautiful love. And Ryan responding and tasting and swallowing, that made my day! Thank you so much for the beautiful card. God bless and may 2014 be the year that Ryan wakes up. Much love to you.

    Reply
  3. Rita Caporicci Hoop via Facebook says

    December 31, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    How awesome to see Kari feeding Ryan some of Sue’s home cookin’! And you gotta love that Guacamole Italiano too 🙂

    Reply
  4. Carla Liberty says

    December 27, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    The love and laughter is so precious!!! I too, believe Ryan is in there. And he is fighting so hard to show you. God Bless You, Diviney Family. Love to all~ carla

    Reply
  5. MichaelaandHass Hartley says

    December 27, 2013 at 4:10 AM

    You have such a beautiful family Ryan is lucky to have you all! I hope your holidays are great ones and continue into the new year!♥

    Reply
  6. Mike Higgins says

    December 26, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    You Diviney’s are absolutely amazing!!! Merry Christmas!!! And, have a wonderful, miracle-filled 2014!

    Reply
  7. Jaime says

    December 26, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    How wonderful!!! He loved the sauce. What a beautiful family you have..Merry Christmas!!!

    Reply
  8. Shellie A Kokrda via Facebook says

    December 26, 2013 at 12:39 AM

    Merry Christmas! Blessings to you all!

    Reply
  9. Jean Dolan via Facebook says

    December 25, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    Merry Christmas!!!

    Reply
  10. Linda says

    December 25, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    How beautiful! Way to go Ryan! Brought tears to my eyes how far he has come. Kara is an amazing sister and you all have given everything to get to where Ryan is today. You guys are all amazing. Merry Christmas and God Bless. He truly is helping you guys through.

    Reply
  11. Matt Sickles via Facebook says

    December 25, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Merry Christmas.

    Reply
  12. Anna says

    December 25, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    Merry Christmas to you all!

    Reply
  13. Love Parks via Facebook says

    December 25, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  14. Amy Walters Gess via Facebook says

    December 25, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    Merry Christmas to your family!

    Reply
  15. Tony says

    December 25, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    MERRY CHRISTMAS DIVINEYS!

    Reply
  16. Amanda Heaton via Facebook says

    December 25, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    Merry Christmas to all of you and Team Diviney!

    Reply
  17. Jo Hobbs via Facebook says

    December 25, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    This brings us great joy! Thank you for sharing. <3

    Reply
  18. jo says

    December 25, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    Crying and laughing at the same time! How is this possible? Love you all sooo much. Merry Christmas. <3.

    Reply
  19. Mindy Mae via Facebook says

    December 25, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Merry christmas Diviney family! ♡ 🙂

    Reply
  20. Mindy Mae via Facebook says

    December 25, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Merry christmas Diviney family! ♡ 🙂

    Reply
  21. Katelyn Calvarese via Facebook says

    December 25, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Thanks for the card

    Reply
  22. Katelyn Calvarese via Facebook says

    December 25, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Thanks for the card

    Reply
  23. Rhonda Morin says

    December 25, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    I AM CRYING IT IS A MIRACLE, A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE! He turned his head to you Ken when you were talking about the sauce and to swallow…. My husband didn’t watch it but listened from afar and was impressed! He said “see he is there!”

    To Ryan: You did a wonderful job. Tell Kari to get those ladies lined up for you so you can get some visual stimulation. MERRY CHRISTMAS RYAN maybe next Christmas you will be driving the van!

    To Kari: You are such a stunning girl and a beautiful person, thank you for the truth that miracles abound.

    To Ken and Sue: parents of the year doesn’t quite work for you, so much more. Thank you so much for the video, you have no idea how happy it makes me to see this. HE SWALLOWED, HE SWALLOWED, HE FOLLOWED KARI’S COMMANDS, thank you for the miracle! You have no idea how much I needed it.

    Merry Christmas to you all, hugs and kisses to Ryan! Post the candy cane video too! Thank you so much!

    Reply
  24. Heather Wilson via Facebook says

    December 25, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Merry Christmas Ryan!!

    Reply
  25. Heather Wilson via Facebook says

    December 25, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Merry Christmas Ryan!!

    Reply
  26. Paula says

    December 25, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    Hi Ken, thank you sharing these joyful moments with us! I am always struck by the depth of love your family has for one another. Such a beautiful thing – whether winter or spring – or summer or fall – the love says it all…Merry Christmas to you and your family. I always thank God for you.

    Sending my love, hugs and hope – and I’m still here, still praying
    Paula

    Reply
  27. gail doyle says

    December 25, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    Tree is beautiful and you all look so good ..Thanks for sharing.
    Have a day filled with love and good things.
    Love Gail

    Reply
  28. foodfromlisaLisa Svendsen says

    December 25, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    Enjoyed hearing Ken’s laugh! Merry Christmas, Diviney family!

    Reply
  29. Caitlyn says

    December 25, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    What an accomplishment 🙂 Have a wonderful Christmas Diviney’s. God bless.
    Caitlyn -22 – delaware

    Reply

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