Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Happy Birthday Ryan!


On February 17, 1988 I gave birth to my firstborn child. Ryan is turning 22 today, so I hope you indulge me a little, this post is especially for him :-)
 I didn't mean to blink,
I didn't mean to close my eyes,
 But life just has a way,
Of taking your todays,
And making them your past.
Why does it change so fast?
I didn't mean to blink.
 But blink I did, and you grew up. Way too fast for me.
Your quick wit keeps us all laughing. Your love for your family shows in everything you do. I know that you're called to serve God and that has already taken you around the world, so I realize you may not always live close by, but in my heart you are always with me...my firstborn child, 
the first to call me Mommy.
I love you Ryan, and I am so very proud of you.
Happy Birthday!
Love,
Mom

49 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday, Ryan!

    Marcia, the photos are all wonderful, but the first photo of the three of you? So cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  2. Happy Birthday Rayan!
    He is such a good looking young man
    and I am so glad that he has found his path in life. I know you are a proud Mother.

    hugs
    sissie

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  3. Ahhh, what a sweet tribute to your firstborn. What wonderful pictures and love the first one. You and your hubby look like babies yourselves. Handsome couple, beautiful baby.
    Happy Birthday, Ryan.

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  4. Happy Birthday Ryan!
    He looks like a carbon copy of his Dad! What a lovely tribute! So much fun to see all the pics and I know his Momma is proud!!! Hugs, Cindy

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  5. That brought tears to my eyes! Happy birthday to your Ryan!

    Warmly,
    Tina

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  6. Happy Birthday, Ryan!

    What a special young man; you must be so proud, and rightfully so. Blessings to him and your entire family on this special day!

    Nancy

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  7. It brought tears to my eyes too. Your love for your first born shines through in your tribute. Ryan certainly knows his mommy loves him.

    ~willa~

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  8. Happy birhtday to Ryan,so beautiful son you got,very nice picture of Ryan`s life.
    I wish you all a very beautiful day,
    big hug and many blessing from sylvia

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  9. Well... that just made me cry. What a sweet post for your son.

    I am an emotional mess these days about how quickly my kids are growing up. It truly feels like "just yesterday...."

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  10. God bless you and your son, not just on his birthday, but every day!
    Love
    Christine

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  11. Wow, what a beautiful post from a mom's heart.

    Happy birthday, Ryan.

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  12. Heart warming tribute to your son
    I wish Ryan a Happy Birthday.
    You are a blessed MOM.


    Katie

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  13. Happy Birthday to Ryan! What a handsome young man!

    Blessings,
    Carol

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  14. Awwww... Happy Birthday to your firstborn, Marcia... he was an adorable little boy and is now a very handsome young man- I know you must be proud of him!

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  15. Happy Birthday to your son...it is amazing how fast they grow. It really is a blink! Enjoy the day...xoxoxo

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  16. Lovely blog. What a nice tribute to your firstborn.

    I have one daughter. She is five. I am a SAHM. I send her to a wonderful Christian Pre-K. Thought about homeschooling, but she is too social and active. Plus being just one, I think I found a good fit for us.

    Have a blessed day.

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  17. OK, now I'm crying as I'm sitting here watching my two kids do their school work in the living room!

    My oldest will be 12 in May - unbelievable!

    Happy Birthday to Ryan!

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  18. I know this is for him but it made me cry. I can so relate to this,,my first son holds that place in my heart too...a very dear first mommie time. He is so handsome...God bless him! Come say hi :D

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  19. Okay, it's possible I'm hormonal, but I am in tears now. This is the most beautiful heartfelt post. Happy birthday to Ryan! He is a handsome young man -- and definitely resembles his father. Oh no! I'm afraid to blink. HA! I know that soon my Yusef will change right before my eyes. Just waiting for that growth spurt. My friend Melissa has 6 kids with a set of twins too. Her oldest will be 21 next month. Hope you are having a fantastic day. Blessings, Tammy

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  20. Happy Birthday, to Ryan

    You have a beautiful (big)family.:-)

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  21. I sat and cried like a baby and he's not even my child! But, I do love him like he was one of my grandkids!

    Happy Birthday, Ryan. You are special!!!

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  22. Hang on--I'm wiping tears... {{sniff}}
    Happy Birthday to Ryan! May he have many, many more.

    The time really does fly by, doesn't it?!
    oxox
    Jo-Anne

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  23. Wow Ryan is soooo handsome! Is he at CBU? I saw the sign....a lot of our kids friends ended up at CBU while our kids all went out of state! Boy he is good lookin'. Happy Birthday Ryan!
    Blessings,
    Debbie

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  24. Hi Marcia! Happy Birthday to Ryan. Isn't he so handsome? I loved seeing him grow up before my eyes. Time really does fly doesn't it? I know you're so proud of him and it sounds like he is one wonderful son.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  25. urgent prayer request and prayer button on arise 2 write.
    andrea

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  26. Congratulations with your sons birthday - 22years goes by fast but slow....
    Hope the nex 50 will be just as good!
    Hilde

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  27. Happy Birthday, Ryan! Hope you're having a great day. :)

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  28. That was a lovely post!! Happy Birthday to Ryan. He sounds like an amazing young man.
    Jane

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  29. Tis a handsome boy! Looks just like his dad.
    Brenda

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  30. Wow! Happy Birthday to Ryan! He sure must make your momma heart swell to overflowing! I hope this is a great day for you too as you go down memory lane.
    : )
    Leanne
    P.S. You were such a cute young couple with your precious newborn baby in your arms!

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  31. Yes, they do grow up way too fast! My daughter is 35!! I swear, the last time I looked, I was that age. Your have good looking kids. Just like their proud parents.

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  32. Happy Birthday to him!! What a handsome young man!

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  33. Happy Birthday, Ryan! I love big brown eyes and he sure has some great ones. I keep telling my daughters to enjoy their little kids cause before you know it they're grown and gone. I don't think they believe me but it's so true.

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  34. CONGRATULATION, Marcia! The pictures of him growing up, together with the words, was really wonderful! Where did all the years go, every mother wonders I think! Looking back you know time has passed, but it feel like yesterday since he was born, does it not!

    On my blog I have a framed embroidery (light blue background and white stitches) that says "Livet er ikke dagene som går, men dagene du husker" which means something like this: "Life is not the days that passes by, but the moments you remember!"

    Hugs,
    Cathrine :-)

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  35. Happy Birthday Ryan!

    What a touching post for your son Marcia. He has turned out to be a handsome young man and looks like he enjoys life. I cannot imagine what it must feel like looking back at your firstborn having no children myself but I am sure it is a day full of love and pride at seeing him as a young man in the world.

    Hugs from Holland ~
    Heidi

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  36. Happy Birthday to your son! Very sweet pictures, and post.

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  37. Happy birthday to your handsome son! I loved that photo w/ the mickey mouse ears - adorable!

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  38. If we kept our eyes open would time stand still? lol

    Happy birthday to Ryan! The photos are marvelous, and so is he!

    ::Jill

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  39. Happy Birthday Ryan, how luck you are to have a mom like this!

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  40. A very lovely post! A VERY Happy birthday to your son! :) Karen

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  41. Happy Birthday Ryan!!!
    Such a sweet post Marcia!!!
    XOXOXO

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  42. Happy belated birthday to your son. Me and my husband's birthday was Wednesday also. I have heard of a lot of people born on that day. Hope he had a good one.

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  43. Oh you are so right ~ In the blink of an eye they are grown! Happy Birthday Ryan! Judi

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  44. Happy Birthday Ryan! Such a sweet post Marcia!

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  45. such a beautiful post Marcia and beautifully written as well! Happy birthday Ryan! Blessings!

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  46. Your post brought tears to my eyes! My babies are still little, but I know the years will pass quickly, You've reminded me to hold them tight just a little bit longer and to love on them more TODAY... What a beautiful family you have. Blessings to you all, Miki

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  47. Happy Birthday Ryan. Thanks for sharing all of those precious pics of your baby with us! How proud you are and should be.

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  48. Precious post!!!

    They do grow up so quickly!

    Becky K.

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Thanks so much for stopping by :)
Blessings,
Marcia