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Ryan Does Something New

January 19, 2015 by Ryan's Rally LLC 155 Comments

Something different happened with Ryan on Saturday night.

As you probably know, his eyelids are mostly sutured shut (called a tarsorrhaphy). Each has a small opening on the nasal side… just enough to see out. He had to have this done to protect his eyes from drying out, which was causing infections. He ran the real risk that his eyes would “melt” and they would need removed without this remedy.

Ryan Diviney Tarsorrhaphy Repeated

Ryan after having his eyelids sewn mostly shut.

It is not uncommon for Ryan to bring his right eye down enough so that his pupil is visible. As for the left one, well, no one has seen it in the years since the tarsorrhaphy procedure was performed. Prior to that surgery his left eye never centered, let alone go completely down. Even when his right eye would, the left would never achieve symmetry.

I didn’t see it happen (dammit!), but my wife and the nurse sure did. Ryan brought his left eye down.

They could clearly see the pupil!

Now, I’m not sure what this means. Who knows if it has any significance at all? Still, this has never happened. EVER. It’s difficult not to interpret this as encouraging, but the hope is that it will happen again with frequency.

Then I’ll be convinced that it’s a sign of continued recovery.

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Comments

  1. Debbie Lynn via Facebook says

    February 6, 2015 at 9:54 PM

    Prayers and positivity to you, Ryan. You are in there…..fighting all the way.

    Reply
  2. Demi Smith says

    February 5, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    I loVe seeing all your post with Ryan and I’m so blessed you guys got such great news! Go Ryan!!

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  3. Pattie Reilly Brueggeman via Facebook says

    February 4, 2015 at 7:47 PM

    Oh yes that is a big dam deal.

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  4. Pat Rooney Croft via Facebook says

    January 26, 2015 at 7:22 AM

    Miracles do happen! Prayers being sent

    Reply
  5. Linda Foley Renzulli via Facebook says

    January 26, 2015 at 6:34 AM

    Like you, we have never given up praying for a miracle.

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  6. Connie Woods via Facebook says

    January 25, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    Ryan, your family are very strong people. They do so many wonderful, loving things for you. But, God is even mightier. He can cause things to happen that NO ONE can even imagine. I pray that he touch your brain and heal in such a way that there is no explanation. Please know that people all over the world care about you.

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  7. Diane Pinky Fawley Rhodes via Facebook says

    January 25, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    Continued prayers! May God Bless

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  8. Mehrnoosh says

    January 25, 2015 at 8:30 AM

    I truely hope so.. Stay strong folks!!

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  9. Cindi Taylor Walker via Facebook says

    January 25, 2015 at 1:06 AM

    Hope!

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  10. Eric Bridge Melissa Steward via Facebook says

    January 24, 2015 at 8:25 PM

    Thanks for sharing such wonderful news! Never stop believing that you are doing as a Father means everything to Ryan’s recovery! We all believe too!!!

    Reply
  11. Anna says

    January 24, 2015 at 3:10 PM

    Watching WVU basketball, fun back and forth game with TCU, halftime now. WOW, this post is running a close second in comments. Why???? Because Ryan is Relevant! Go EERS, Go Ryan! Always thinking of you.

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  12. Debby Hostetler Bicanich via Facebook says

    January 24, 2015 at 1:51 PM

    Amazing You will know more than the doctors do. I hope he does it over and over. How exciting !!!!!!

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  13. Pat Dyer via Facebook says

    January 24, 2015 at 1:43 PM

    WE CARE!!! I care and don’t know any of you personally but I pray for you and look forward to your posts.

    Reply
  14. Lillian Shirley via Facebook says

    January 24, 2015 at 1:06 PM

    I’ve been following his story for a long time and I am so happy to hear this! I hope good progress continues. No doubt all of this is happening due to how wonderfully cared for he is by you. God bless!

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  15. Leah Holcomb via Facebook says

    January 24, 2015 at 2:15 AM

    Trust & Believe … !!ā¤ļø

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  16. Leah Holcomb says

    January 24, 2015 at 2:13 AM

    Wonderful News….,

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  17. Jeanie says

    January 24, 2015 at 12:05 AM

    Prayers for miraculous healing.

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  18. Jessica Hobson Sayers via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 9:02 PM

    Continue prayers sent šŸ™‚

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  19. Kathy Dallman Meade via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 8:54 PM

    I don’t know the full story behind this, but I pray for contained improvement and healing.

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  20. Reanna Stracke via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 8:34 PM

    I have been praying for a miracle for Ryan! This increases my faith and gives me even more hope!

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  21. Melissa Shane Stemple via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 6:20 PM

    I’m so happy for Ryan, every little change he shows is so good. I understand I have a son that has a TBI I get excited and feel blessed every time Brett does something purposeful. Ryan and your family are in our prayers?

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  22. Carmela O'Connor via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 6:04 PM

    Super!, It’s God’s blessing. šŸ™‚

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  23. Paula Siqueiros via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 6:00 PM

    Sad, sad story! God bless this family….

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  24. Carol Clark via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 5:20 PM

    Praying for miracles.

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  25. Susan Owen via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 4:10 PM

    He’s in there. Just taking his time to fully awaken.

    Reply
  26. Rosene Politowski via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 2:52 PM

    Praying for continued progress. May God continue to bless your family.

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  27. Betty Weber Burks via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 2:38 PM

    Prayers for Ryan.

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  28. Karyn Mandracchia Ahern via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    Awesome Ryan !!

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  29. Karyn Mandracchia Ahern via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    Praying daily for Ryan <3 God is good. Awesome šŸ™‚

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  30. Joanne Johnson via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 2:13 PM

    Miracles happen have faith and sending a lot of prayers

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  31. Audra Riddle Parks via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 2:06 PM

    Awesome!

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  32. Adriana Guerrero says

    January 23, 2015 at 1:52 PM

    Thank you for always sharing. Your family is so amazing.

    Reply
  33. Natalie Anne via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    Always relevant ā¤ļø

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  34. Cindy McMahon says

    January 23, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    I pray for Ryan ‘ s continued healing!

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  35. Bonnie Sload Tyrrell via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 1:08 PM

    Awesome!

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  36. Theresa Romec Balasko via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 1:00 PM

    God heals and answers prayers in his own time this may be the start, I pray that something good is going to happen in Ryan’s life.

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  37. Sandra Zaun via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    Prayers coming for Ryan.

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  38. Jul Leah via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 12:40 PM

    Come on Ryan! One step at a time

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  39. Sherry Dove says

    January 23, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    Praying <3 this is amazing!

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  40. Kathy Spence says

    January 23, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    My hopes and prayers are with you, and this is a sign of hope. We don’t know everything about how the brain works and heals, but the way your family has never given up on Ryan, has to register with him on some level! I follow every post about Ryan, and am amazed at your dedication and strength as a family!

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  41. Sue Bennett Markley via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    So promising to hear of Ryans newest accomplishment. Prayers always.

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  42. Karla Conner Woods via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    MIRACLES CAN HAPPEN AND DO! I have no idea why but my heart really believes Ryan is going to improve.

    Reply
  43. Cinda Elswick via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 11:28 AM

    Great news! ! Ryan is always relevant! ! May he continue to do little things each and every day! ! Prayers for your entire family.

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  44. Corinne Cox via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    Makes me so excited that he did this small task again! Progress!!!! Praying hard!!!

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  45. Catherine Brown via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    Stay strong and have faith…anything is possible

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  46. Jean Dolan via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    Awesome!!!!!

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  47. Evelyn says

    January 23, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    WOW, go Ryan! We are sending prayers, sounds very promising, we know he is there!

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  48. Jamia Coleman via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    The very reason we as parents NEVER give up on our children….prayers for continued progress….pulling for Ryan and the whole family

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  49. Michelle Trible Sullivan via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    Ryan and your family are in my prayers!

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  50. Linda Morgan says

    January 23, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    That is so awesome sending prayers to all of you

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  51. Margie Barnett Kuykendall via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    Have you told the eye doctor yet? I wonder what he thinks?

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  52. Donna Laribee via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    God bless.

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  53. Stacy Keith Luckey via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    Miracles happen and I hope you Ryan and your family receive more of them.

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  54. Larissa says

    January 23, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    I’ve been missing his/your posts, but I got this one!!!!!!! Oh happy day!!!!! šŸ˜€
    Great job Ryan, keep up the awesome work! You have the whole world standing behind you in your recovery…. We love u!

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    • Ryan's Rally LLC says

      January 23, 2015 at 10:36 AM

      Larissa, you can get email alerts of new posts (center below). Other ways I hope you might find convenient:
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  55. Staci Shawgo via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    i pray for Ryan and your family everyday!!

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  56. Brittany Marie via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    Pulling for this guy just read about a guy in a comma for twelve years and woke up I see this happening with Ryan prayers!

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  57. Patricia Murphy via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    So happy about the good news ! Praying for all of you! Keep the faith! God is good!!!

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  58. Shaylene Crabtree via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    So happy for you and him.

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  59. Jo Hobbs via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    Sharing again also for those who may have missed this good news.

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  60. Nancy Landers Solomon via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    What a Feeling this must be for all of you ! So happy ! Love to you all

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  61. susan says

    January 23, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    Continued prayers coming from Wisconsin!

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  62. Diana Landers via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    I certainly hope that as you the dad was able to get to see it this time.. I know you were wanting to see it last time.. Were you???

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  63. Jennifer Hess Miller via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    Any change brings hope! I look forward to each and every update! Ryan and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!

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  64. Moriah says

    January 23, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    Woohoo Ryan!! When days turn in to weeks and years of the same progress. One small thing can bring such hope! Praying for all of you.

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  65. Donna Stipes Donofrio via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Wonderful!!

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  66. Trish Byrd via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    That’s is such wonderful news! Always praying for Ryan and his wonderful family.

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  67. Brittany Maute Murphy via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    I second that! Ryan, and all of you are always in our thoughts and prayers, life is crazy but wonderful and I find is best when we all stick together and root each other on! Happy Friday and God bless.

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  68. Elaine Mason Vanhal via Facebook says

    January 23, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    He will always be relevant. We are all wanting the best for him.

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  69. Rita Mosley says

    January 21, 2015 at 9:32 PM

    Praying that this means good things to come….

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  70. Tony says

    January 21, 2015 at 9:07 PM

    Great news. Keep it up Ryan!

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  71. Stephen Tiilikainen via Facebook says

    January 21, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    Just found out about Ryan for the first time. His attackers confirm my worst fears about humanity, while his family members bolster my hopes for the same.

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  72. Carla Liberty says

    January 21, 2015 at 12:33 AM

    I got chills reading this post! Yayyyy Ryan! Have been praying so hard, I just know he is working his way back to you!

    SHSP, NGA!!!!

    Carla & family

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  73. Alison Angus-Barry via Facebook says

    January 21, 2015 at 12:03 AM

    That’s so great:))) Good job Ryan:))) You are amazing:))

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  74. Keith says

    January 20, 2015 at 10:21 PM

    Praying for Ryan Everyday. That shows there is never a reason to give up hope.

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  75. Marilyn Reeves via Facebook says

    January 20, 2015 at 5:44 PM

    Awesome!

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  76. Dana Heckart via Facebook says

    January 20, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    Fantastic news!!!

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  77. Angela Jeffreys via Facebook says

    January 20, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    prayers!

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  78. Lila Bishop via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 11:52 PM

    Sending prayers.

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  79. Anna says

    January 19, 2015 at 11:48 PM

    Very exciting news! Always thinking of you all.

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  80. Angela Shock via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:34 PM

    Prayers for you Ryan!! We will never forget you, dear boy!

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  81. Kari Wetzel Weekley says

    January 19, 2015 at 8:57 PM

    Omg I’m so excited. You can do or Ryan come back to us. Love you guys

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  82. Jordan Dalziel via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 8:39 PM

    Still relevant!!! Go Ryan! Here’s to a new year of healing and happiness.

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  83. Gidget Ross via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 8:07 PM

    Go Ryan!

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  84. Jeanette Bergmann Engel via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 7:29 PM

    Awesome! Keep the faith – here is the article about a guy who came out of a 12 year coma and said he was aware of all around him all those years – https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/man-wakes-up-after-12-years-in-vegetative-state-reveals-i-was-aware-of-ever

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    • Rhonda Morin says

      January 20, 2015 at 10:42 AM

      That is the most haunting story I have read in years. His photo is amazing. See Ken there is hope, Ryan is still in there, I believe he is, keep him working his body so he is buff when he returns, he will thank you!

      Hi Ryan, keep fighting, tell them you are there, show them you are there, you can heal yourself. Can’t wait to meet you Ryan!

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  85. Debra says

    January 19, 2015 at 6:23 PM

    Been thinking about ya’ll today and I just opened my email and wwwhhhhoooorrrrraaayyyy a positive eye movement, I will take it and know that this is part of the miracle as Ryan fights to come back to us!! Thank you for the time and talent you have staying on top of Ryans condition, I do wish you would have seen it but I am sure glad Sue did šŸ˜‰

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  86. Kitt Bandi via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 5:19 PM

    Amazing!!! Still praying

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  87. Joe Palmer via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    Awesome

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  88. Christy Ann Varner via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 4:07 PM

    Awesome news to hear!!!

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  89. marsha cook says

    January 19, 2015 at 3:49 PM

    That sounds wonderful!!

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  90. Scott Pegram says

    January 19, 2015 at 2:18 PM

    Ken, I so admire the positive vibes I always get from reading these blogs! You are an amazing father. Never forget that miracles still happen every day. Most of us are just too busy to see them. The fact that your wife and nurse saw it is awesome! I will keep praying for Ryan and for your family.

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  91. tina h says

    January 19, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    Slow and steady is more promising. Good to hear anything new.

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  92. Rita says

    January 19, 2015 at 2:04 PM

    Yeah, buddy — you got this!!

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  93. Shannon Frankie Bashant via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 1:54 PM

    This is so good to hear!

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  94. Cinda Elswick via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    Awesome! Every little thing is something! Continued prayers for Ryan and the entire family!♔♔♔

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  95. Jean Dolan via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    Awesome! Praying this is just the first time but not the last! Rooting for TeamDiviney !!!!

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  96. colleen says

    January 19, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    Awesome update. I do miss hearing updates on Ryan! Hope this happens again really soon and you can identify if it has a meaning behind it! Hugs to you all!

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  97. Robin says

    January 19, 2015 at 1:00 PM

    Always have Ryan in my thoughts & prayers! I just know one day Ryan will fully awake:) Your love will bring him back to you!! Never think anything different!!!

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  98. Donna Stipes Donofrio via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 12:57 PM

    Wonderful news! Praying for that miracle!!

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  99. Ann H Tearle via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    God bless you, Ryan. SHSP NGA. Awesome news.

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  100. Ann H tearle says

    January 19, 2015 at 11:59 AM

    AWESOME, shivers down my spine. SHSP NGA Prayers and love always for my Team Diviney! Thank you, Lord. RYAN, RYAN, RYAN !!! YES!

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  101. Lee Papouschek via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 11:50 AM

    Keep fighting brother, alot of ppl r pulling for u!!!

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  102. Beth Trudeau-Baxter via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 11:35 AM

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  103. Lisa Svendsen says

    January 19, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    Love this. Still here. Still praying.

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  104. Chris says

    January 19, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    I think it’s fantastic! I have been following Ryan’s story for a long time now. First time commenting. I start to write, but am not satisfied as I just can’t find the words to express my feelings properly. I think you are an amazing family! Simply amazing. I am so sorry that this has happened to all of you.

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  105. karyn curran says

    January 19, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    Very Awesome!!!!! Go Ryan!!!!!

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  106. Jesi says

    January 19, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    “Little things don’t mean a lot, they mean EVERYTHING”! So glad to hear this! Remain optimistic!!

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  107. Nor Ahh via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    Miracles do happen. Going to be a great year! God bless

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  108. Cheryl King via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    God is good. Still praying for a miracle!

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  109. Nancy Solomon says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    AWESOME NEWS! Ken dont give up and have faith of mustard seed! Such great news!

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  110. Amanda Cumbow via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    Go Ryan! You are a fighter..keep fighting

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  111. Christine Cavender says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    Encourage this response by shining a penlight at Ryan’s nose in a darkened room while covering his right eye. If he tracks it, then build up to multiple times a day. Alternate eyes separately and both eyes together. You might need to start with a stronger light than a penlight. Best of luck!

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  112. brenda says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    This is great.made me smile.I’m always looking forward to updates and this one is great.keeping Ryan and the family in my prayers.

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  113. Kelly Tavenner via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    Prayers

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  114. Bonnie C Perkins via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:30 AM

    That’s wonderful. Very promising. šŸ™‚

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  115. Goldie says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    That you God for touching Ryan. I pray for Ryan. I’m a supporter I have been from the time this has happened. Don’t give up on God. He can heal him today the same as he did back then. Will continue praying May God comfort your family.

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  116. Corinne Cox says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    This is AMAZING! More and more progress everyday! This is definitely a good sign! Thank you so much for sharing this with us! God bless. Sending tons of prayers and love!

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  117. Liza Krause via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    Awesome!!!!!!

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  118. Kayla Marie says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    Keep on loving and supporting your son– he’s there!

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  119. jeannie grogg says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    OMG!! I think that is awesome!

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  120. Mark Britton says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    Keep up the fight! You are an inspiration to people you don’t even know!

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  121. Amy Moran says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    Wonderful news!! Pulling for Ryan in Morgantown

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  122. Ash Cole says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    I got chills, CHILLS, reading this. Ryan’s still in there and strong!

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  123. Debby Hostetler Bicanich via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    Ken…Corey had eye problems, one pupil was oval and one round…they changed all the time as he started recovering. Just thought I might let you know since Doctors don’t really know from one TBI survivor to another what each will do or what it might mean. Sounds encouraging. Could they open his eyes up a little at a time? Could he wear some sort of tinted glasses so the light will not hurt his eyes. for a long time Corey wanted to wear sun glasses because the light hurt his eyes. He wore them to watch TV. ??? Sorry I get excited…and my mind goes all over the place…Wish I were closer. I wish I could visit you with Corey.

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    • Laureen Czemerda says

      February 17, 2015 at 1:37 AM

      I just wanted to say that I have very dry eyes due to Sjogrens Syndrome, diabetes and Graves disease. I’ve had my tear ducts plugged and cauterized, was on Restasis for over a year, and use drops and ointments every day and night. I had to stop wearing my contacts about 5 years ago coincidentally and I don’t like wearing glasses. I’ve had to start taping my right eye shut at night to combat the dryness since that eye doesn’t close tight anymore when I sleep. My eyes hurt and feel gritty and my right one is is getting so dry it’s affecting my vision. I just scheduled surgery in a few weeks to have the eyelids reconstructed and also cauterize the tear duct that won’t hold a plug plus have a cyst removed. I was told that I’ll have to have my eye shown shut for about 3 weeks and I can’t drive or do much of anything for 2 – 3 weeks so the lids will heal and they don’t come unsewn or I have to have it redone. I wasn’t too happy about having that eye sown shut for that long. When I tape it at night I don’t always fall asleep right away and it annoys me so much trying to focus with one eye. Of course I complained to a few friends and relatives. After reading that both of Ryan’s eyes are and have been sown shut for so long I thank God that mine will only be one eye for 3 weeks. I can’t imagine Ryan trying to see out of a small corner of his eyes. I pray that his doctors will find a way for him to be able to open his eyes. Not just for vision but hopefully help with the irritation of the eyes being so dry. Following his story, I wouldn’t have thought about yet another problem that poor guy has to contend with daily.

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  124. Rhonda Morin says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:04 AM

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  125. Brandi Jensen via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    Keep fighting ryan!! We are all rooting for you!

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  126. Melissa Phelps via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:56 AM

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  127. Michelle Carlino via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    2015 year of miracles!!!!!

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  128. leah watson says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    Wonderful news:)

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  129. michelle pantisano says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    way to go Ryan!!!!! this is promising!!!!! keeping him and your family in my prayers! hoping 2015 is the year of miracles!!!!!!!

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  130. Janelle Wilks Davenport via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    Sooooo exciting!!!!! šŸ™‚

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  131. Cindi Taylor Walker via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    God Bless your hearts!!

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  132. Billi Ruppenthal says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    In our world, every little thing is significant. It took 10 years for my sons eyes to align midline. Slow progress, never give up HOPE. Prayers continue for Ryan and your family.

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  133. Jacqueline Reda Pontarelli via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    Yea Ryan!!

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  134. Julie Ann Bean via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    Awesome news! Did you by chance read the recent story going around on facebook about the guy in a coma for like 12 years and just wrote a book about it. He was always completely aware of everything around him even though the doctors said he wasnt . Have faith and hope always!

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    • Laureen Czemerda says

      February 17, 2015 at 1:05 AM

      I read about that and I was thinking about it tonight when I was writing to Ken on FB. I got a birthday wish from the Deviney family and RyansRally. How great would it be if this happened with Ryan! I always heard that people in a coma can hear but it was shocking that that poor guy was actually awake and spent 12 years trying to figure out how he could communicate. Miracles do happen!

      Reply
  135. Linds Kristine via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Small steps šŸ™‚ way to go!

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  136. Fernanda Jones via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    Awesome!!!

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  137. Gail Doyle says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    Pray for Ryan all the time and a special prayer is for his eyes to heal,.This is the beginning of something good .Blessings to all

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  138. Nicole says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    How wonderful!! I pray these little miracles will keep happening & lead to bigger miracles!

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  139. Dora Law via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    So awesome. ☺

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  140. Pat says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    I believe that this is a sign of more to come! Praying for more and greater breakthroughs for 2015.

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    • VScott says

      January 19, 2015 at 10:00 AM

      This was my first thought! Let it be so! Praying.

      Reply
  141. Brittany Dunay via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    Heck yeah! This is awesome! Praying for the Lords hand to rest heavily on Ryan!

    Reply
  142. Sue Bennett Markley via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    Every little improvement is HOPE . We are full of HOPE for RYAN . Prayers !!!!

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  143. Victoria Davidson via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    Go Ryan!!!

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  144. Jo says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    Exciting news, Ken! Wow! Just seeing Ryan’s blue eye sure tugs at our heart strings!
    I know we don’t have to remind you, but it’s always good to know: We are still here and not ever going away! Ryan, you rock our world!
    Love, hope, faith and prayer. Amen.

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  145. Heather (Teddy) says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    You are not wrong in feeling hopeful when you see ANY new, positive change in Ryan-I’m sure we all share the same feeling after reading this! Happiness that Ryan gave you all a sign and it lifted your spirits! To those who have never been in a situation like this, they have no idea how HUGE a seemingly small thing like this is. It sure brought a smile to my face-so happy to hear this news!

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  146. Chrissy Holt Marino via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    Ya never know when something that seems small winds up being huge! That’s great news….praying! <3

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  147. Aiesha Kateria via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    Prayers!

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  148. Chrissy says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:28 AM

    Every little thing counts! That’s great news! Always praying & thinking positive for Ryan ā™”ā˜†ā™”

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  149. Lorraine Lundqvist via Facebook says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    This is very promising!

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    • Jo Lee says

      January 19, 2015 at 9:13 PM

      All your love and care will work… I know it!

      Reply

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