In Memory of Ryan...

Katie and Ryan were married December 31st, 1994. In just a few weeks they would have celebrated their 14th Anniversary. Tragically Ryan was taken home just a few days ago. He and his wife were missionaries in Africa, when he had a car accident and died. He leaves behind his wife, three beautiful young girls, and family and friends that loved him very much. I was blessed to know Ryan. In college he pursued Katie during our freshmen year. I had the privilege of watching them as Katie and I lived together almost two years before they got married. Their relationship was always honoring to God - from the beginning. Ryan loved people well all throughout his life. You knew that because people always gravitated to him. Even when Matt, my husband, met him for the first time he said he felt like Ryan was his good friend even after a few minutes of talking with him. He just had that way about him! He will be greatly missed by so many! I grieve and pray for my friend Katie as she walks through this time with her three girls. I can only hope that God will comfort her in a way no one else can!