Whew! It has been a while. Alright lots of updates, but this is a bit
about the concert 46NYC threw to benefit Ryan.
I am overwhelmed in many ways, but we need to get started again on this
blogging thing…we want you to be able to continue your involvement in Ryan’s
story. Glad you are here!
First, we are so thankful for all
of the ways that people have shown their concern and love for Ryan and support
for our family. Family, friends, neighbors
and strangers (now friends) alike…your creativity, generosity and willingness
to come along side of us reminds us of this Bible verse:
“Every good and perfect gift is
from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not
change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17
We are giving God thanks for
everything! And we want to thank you as well.
We are so very appreciative. The
ways that God has chosen to provide for Ryan and encourage us are
incredible. He has gone out of his way
to show His love for us and for Ryan…and we pray that you too will have a
deeper understanding of His deep love for you through this all.
Many of
you have asked about the concert in New York.
We had a BLAST! Our dear friends
Adam and Jamie came with us. We left at
4:30 in the morning and rolled into NYC around 3:30pm. A really good friend of Jamie’s, Anna,
invited all of us to stay with her in Queens- so we checked in, took the subway to Manhattan, got some dinner at a
local deli and then went to Webster Hall.
The doors opened at 6:00 and we were greeted by the energetic 46NYC
crew, including Graham Bunn, who hosted the event. Chris Suiter, from North Carolina opened and
then Graham took the time to introduce us to all those who came out to support
Ryan through the concert. The CAB played an incredible acoustic set
after which we were able to meet many of the people who came to the show. So many people wanted to share their own
stories with us (that were very moving) and others wanted to find out how do
more to advocate for Reece’s Rainbow kids and Ryan. The night continued on from there with an
after party at the Pourhouse. This mama
was tired! But, oh what a great night! There are still concert shirts available- and
they are super soft! You can find them by clicking here: 46NYC womens shirt or here 46NYC mens shirt And,
to those of you who were there at the show…leave a comment, we would love to
stay connected with you!
46NYC had the goal of raising $5,000 over the course of
the night. Unfortunately, some of the costs to put on the show were
much higher than anticipated and there were other unseen costs that crept
in...but that didn't stop 46NYC. 46NYC has pledged, as a business, to cut
a check to Reece's Rainbow in Ryan's honor for $2,500 and have reaffirmed their
willingness and desire to continue to advocate and raise funds for him. We continue to be amazed at their generosity and perseverance...and the amount of fun that they can pack into anything!
Saturday,
the day after the show, Chris and I were treated to a day in NYC- I am talking the Natural History
Museum, Central Park, China Town, dinner under the Brooklyn Bridge, and a night
in Time Square…the whole trip was unbelievable.
If you ever go to NYC, go with people who love it there. We couldn’t
have had a better time!! Even the ride
home was a treat; 10 hours with dear friends we love sharing life with- wow! What
a weekend. We came home to our girls,
lovingly cared for by Chris’ parents and boy, did they have a lot of fun
too! We have SO much to be grateful for.
More updates on the adoption process coming
soon.
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