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Uncle Ryan

The worst thing in the world to be: not yourself --Shaeron

About Me


I don't think words can really describe me or any person real well so I am lost for what to write. But for a couple of things about me... I love my family. They are amazing. They have always been there even when they didn't agree. And like it should be they are some of my best friends. I'm in the process of some change in my life, well I guess for everyone around the college years there are lots of changes. It just comes at different times and stages for everyone. Mine is the after college what the heck do I do now since I've graduated (like 2yrs ago) stage. I had my life all mapped out but I don't think my timeline for things was quite in line with someone elses. But i'm sure his is better so I will try to be still and wait. I love investing into people. This is my calling and drive in life. I'm super stoked right now because I'm getting to be around people everywhere. I've been subbing for Elkins and Springdale school systems, working with a guy who is over juvenile concerns for NWA, and helping a new church in Bentonville called Faith Journey Fellowship. I'm always busy, never home, and always up for something fun. I miss doing things outdoors so if your camping, backpacking, or going rappelling let me know. I've got the spring fever right now and I need a release. I guess for more about me you should read my interests.

My Interests

Sports, Sports, and more sports, with loads of family and friends. Students and Kids also. I love youth and kids. I volunteered in student ministry for like 5 years. I have worked at day cares also. I love all of it. Weird I know, but I am probably one of the few that wake up excited about spending my day with 12 two year olds or 30 7th-12th grade boys. For some reason I'm just drawn to people, especially those I can see potential in. Call it investment or discipleship or whatever but I love being available to make a difference in someone's life.

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I'd like to meet:

My frickin' awesome wife, and her kids (well our kids), and me.

Music:

I love music, but I don't really know names and stuff. I just enjoy music. I don't care if its listening to it or playing it (I try to play the guitar) and I don't care what kind really as long as it appeals to me. What does appeal to me and that I know the names of are: David Crowder Band, Chris Tomlin, Todd Agnew, SCC(somethings), Disciple, Shawn McDonald, Bebo, Shane & Shane, Metallica, Bob Marley, almost all older country, there are a couple new fun country songs to that are fun... like "baby lock the doors and turn the lights down low" & the "daddy was a backrow baptist" & and "ladies love country boys"

Movies:

Bruce Almighty is probably my fav of all time. I love comedies with a point. Like for example Bruce Almighty or Big Daddy. I like lots movies though. I'll give anything a shot. I don't generalize my music and movies into categories of watch and don't watch. I try to put each and everyone to the test and see if it works for me.

Television:

Sportscenter, ESPN College Gameday, College Football, Monday Night Football, NFL Football, anything sports or whatever my family is watching like Grey's Anatomy.

Books:

Wild at Heart would definitely be my fav, The Life You've Always Wanted by Jon Ortberg, Twelve Ordinary Men, The Emerging Church, anything by Andy Stanley, God, Sex, & Dating by Pastor George Brantley (my college roommate's dad), I'm interested but not always agreeing with Josh Harris's stuff, Erwin McManus,

Heroes:

The one person who doesn't hold a grudge, doesn't play favorites, doesn't look down on me, doesn't see my wrongs, always reminds me of who I am at heart, never gives up on me, befriends me, fathers me, and gives me the one thing that everybody at their core or source really wants...love (the real kind)