09/03/2024
So I sat with myself for a while trying to understand the emotions that overwhelmed me today, how best to express them and what has been so different for me to other birthdays celebrated here on social media. The only real conclusion I came to - as much of a cliche as it is - can only be described as love and respect.
For your love and respect, I return to you my gratitude. Every one of you lifted me up today with your heartfelt messages. For a time I soared above the clouds and everything felt brighter, more in focus. I spent the day celebrating with my family. My son's hugs especially were magical and I really understood how irreplaceable they are to my life's journey. I genuinely wanted you all to feel my tsunami of joy today because I know a lot of us have not felt joyous for some time.
There is something different in the air this time. It feels like I just gained hundreds of cheerleaders. Lifting me up, applauding my journey and the possibilities of my future. Remembering me, thinking of me as I try to remember and think of all of you. This could all be a figment of my imagination, but I refuse to believe that. We have a destiny to become one voice, one soul, one people. Today I took one step closer to that destiny with you. YOU GAVE ME THE LEGS TO DANCE and the desire to dare to be more than I ever believed possible. You all did that. Without your support, I don't shine nearly as bright.
So thank you, all of you from the bottom of my soul. It was a wonderful birthday because of you xx
On your birthdays I wish you the same and more.
Ryan xx
