Ryan grew up in a family of 9 boys in Cedar City, Utah. He is the second-to-youngest. By the time Ryan was a teen his mom had become bedridden for a few years. She had injured herself by falling on some stairs. Having his mom in bed gave Ryan a sense of empathy that he needed to learn at a young age so he would be to be able to care for me.
Ryan started working at the age of 15 at the Pizza Factory. He worked there until he left for his mission to New Jersey. Upon returning from his mission he returned to working at the Pizza Factory and started attending school at Southern Utah University (SUU).
Ryan and my cousin Karl, were best friends growing up. They lived on the same street and spent a lot of time together. Ryan and I assume we met when we were younger, but neither of us can recall a time. It was in 1999 that I went to SUU to apply for a scholarship and I was introduced to Ryan. We saw each other a couple times during the summer of 1999. Upon completing high school I decided upon SUU to continue my education. Ryan and I were reintroduced and we began dating.
Ryan works at WalMart as an assistant manager. He works hard and comes home and takes care of me and the house and the children. He doesn't complain and does what needs to be done. He is also a worthy priesthood holder, and willingly gives me blessings when asked.
And that, is Ryan, the caregiver.
You are so blessed to have Ryan. He is a good man!
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