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Happy Friday!! Happy "NEW" You!! 12/30/2011 - December 30, 2011

By now you may have heard about the 18 year old young man who died on Christmas day.  Young Ben Breedlove had the same heart condition that my Grandmother carried her entire life.  A condition called Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.  He left behind a silent video speaking through flash cards about his near death experiences, seeing light, feeling love, joy...and peace.  There's a part in the video where the card says something to the nature of "I'm proud of how I lived my life"......and then closes with "do you believe in angels or God"....."I do"....


Ben's video here really took me by surprise.  In a world filled with the "worries" of tomorrow, here was a young man who knew and appreciated the fragility of his life and that tomorrow may indeed never come.  Was it because he saw something that many have never seen that made him unafraid? 


When Ben spoke of "THE LIGHT" he saw and the "Peace" that overcame him, it brought back vivid memories of my experience one night about 8 years ago as I sat in a pitch black room in one of my darkest hours.  I didn't know if a GOD existed, but this night I prayed out to him for guidance.  A night that changed my life forever.  I posted that entire story along with how I made it to NASHVILLE here if you're interested.  MY STORY


This NEW year brings forth new opportunities for each of us to spread LOVE and LIGHT into the world.  To ENCOURAGE and INSPIRE those around us to become the best representation of the divine spirit that lives within.  I've heard it best said, we're divine beings living the human experience.  Ben's story reminds me that statement couldn't be more true. 


I've also heard it said that our body is a temple for the SOUL, that we shall treat it as such.  We must honor it by taking good care of it physically and by nourishing it.  If you feel you need help putting a plan in place to bring forth a "NEW" you this year, please let me know.  If you don't have money, don't worry, I won't let that be a "BARRIER" to helping you.  It really isn't about the money anyway.  It's about being able to look back on life as Ben did and be able to speak those powerful 8 words......."I'm proud of how I lived my life" 


You can visit me at www.daretolivefit.com  to start your plan for the NEW YEAR and guess what...you don't have to live in Tennessee to use my COMPLETE TRAINING SYSTEM ;-)


May Peace, Joy and Love embrace you with ABUNDANCE in 2012 and beyond.

 

Be blessed in all you do...

Be love and love will surround you...

Inspire...

 

Love,

 

Ryan and the girls

 

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Happy Friday 12/23/11 Tis the Season for ENLIGHTENMENT - December 23, 2011

Tis’ the season for enlightenment……

Have you ever met or known somebody or a family and thought…WOW! They must have it all together...life must be peaches and banana pancakes for them.  Always smiling, happy to share an encouraging word, never an ounce of negativity seeping out of their mouth?  You have?

Me too, in the form of some of my regular guests down at the Bonefish Grill.  In fact, I saw them again just the other night, lighting up the restaurant with their brilliant spirit.  I had the privilege of being serenaded by their daughter….a sweet little 5 year old girl who sang me "Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer" with the most delicate angelic voice...Mom and Dad gleaming with pride as they looked on.  It was another wonderful night "on the job".

I couldn't help but email them when I got home to thank them for yet again another wonderful visit and for always continuing to lift my spirits with their thoughtful and encouraging words.  Yes, this family has it all together.....Peace, Joy and Love exudes from them, they must not have a care in the world……or so I thought.

Well, I received a reply..."Ryan, Thanks so much.....Merry Christmas.  (WIFE’S NAME REMOVED) had breast cancer this year and had to have a double mastectomy...it has been a rough year...many surgeries.....but all is good.  We are blessed folks....it could always have been worse. We are still alive and kicking.....so it's not that bad……....thank you for being an inspiration to us....you're a special soul”

As I read the email, I couldn't help but feel shocked, I was totally unaware of their TRIALS.  I thought, if this family could shed so much love and light in their “Darkest Hours”...what is the potential for those of us who do not face such a burden?  What potential do we have to inspire and encourage those around us on our daily walk?  Are we focused on spirit and service to others, released of all fear, knowing that our spiritual and material needs will be met as a result?

This beautiful family reminds me that we all have so much POTENTIAL in “serving” our world around us.  To leave the house each and every day expecting to make a difference in one person’s life, expecting to meet COOL PEOPLE on our journey… to enlighten and be enlightened by others, expecting to make our world a better place one person at a time, for your children and mine.

They have decided to “COME ALIVE“ when moments of despair could have held them back......have you “COME ALIVE”???  Will you join me in 2012 and beyond????

Being a server at The Bonefish Grill has taught me the spirit of service (no pun intended) without an expectation of anything in return.  I have a calling to serve everyone as if they're my own family. Truth be told, Maddie, Ava, Heather and I come together and say “COOL PEOPLE” before I go to work and it comes true for me every night.


Have a beautiful and blessed Christmas.  May it be your best yet...happy, healthy and blessed....

Thanks for your continued love, support and encouragement over the years.

 
Be blessed in all you do…

Be love and love will surround you…

Inspire…

Love,


Ryan and the girls

 

Happy Friday - 5/20/2011 - "More than Coincidence?" - May 20, 2011


Ever have one of those moments that simply sends chisels up your spine and makes every hair on your body stand up? Goosebumps clearly can't define what happened to me, or better yet, a few guests of mine last night.


If you've ever wondered or questioned if we are a part of something so much greater than what we can see with our bare eyes in this beautiful universe......then I hope this story will be a magnificent testimony and reminder.


Just last night, I met a MOTHER (in her 50's) and her DAUGHTER (in her 30's) sitting down at table 407, one of my dimly lit booths down at the BONEFISH. I walked over to welcome them to the restaurant when the MOM mentioned that they just flew in from NORTH CAROLINA. They were in town for a 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY MEMORIAL SERVICE for her Husband, who had lost his life in the terrible NASHVILLE FLOODS only a year ago. She said that on that day, she wasn't sure where her husband went, but when the waters finally receded, she found him lying in the pasture on their farm.....lifeless. That's when she sold the farm and moved away to be with her DAUGHTER in North Carolina. I couldn't help but ask them both if they've felt his presence at all since his passing. They both replied with a resounding "NO"...and that they both wish that he'd "SEND THEM A SIGN"...and that "HE WAS ALWAYS A TALKER SO HE'S PROBABLY BUSY CHATTIN' AWAY SOMEWHERE IN HEAVEN" ;-)


It was then, I noticed that my table adjacent to them needed refills. I excused myself and turned to table 409 where a nice family was in the middle of dinner. As I refilled drinks, I overheard the gentleman at the table ask his wife if she knew anybody that lived in RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA.... he looked perplexed...as he gazed at his phone...then said it was probably just a wrong number. "WHY" she asked. He said, "Well, I don't know anybody from RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA and their was a message left with dead air."


Immediately I thought of the Mother and Daughter sitting only a table away just behind me. "Hadn't they just told me they were in from NORTH CAROLINA?" I thought. Surely they weren't from RALEIGH...that would just be too coincidental right?


Well, I was bound to find out. After their meal, as I spoke with the Mother and Daughter, I couldn't help but ask...."So what part of North Carolina did you say you were from?" The Mother looked at me with a grin and replied "RALEIGH". (INSERT GOOSEBUMPS HERE)


Should I keep this info to myself or tell them I pondered. I decided to tell them, since it seemed to coincidental to be true and well, if you know me, I have no shame.....So I told them both about the mysterious phone call the man had received at the next table........and slowly, the tears streamed down their faces....it was as if they finally felt his presence again....a presence they so longed for....


I looked them in the eyes and couldn't help but be consumed with overwhelming joy and elation that their wish had just come true on the eve of a Memorial for the love of their life....a loving, caring man........a gentle Father and caring Husband....


More than coincidence?


May all your days be filled with peace, joy, love and light with hope for a more beautiful tomorrow.........may you bless all those you come in contact with everyday.....may you continually inspire and uplift those around you...and be inspired by the continuous mysteries that life has to offer.


Today is the first day of the rest of your life ;-)


Be blessed in all you do...

Be love and love will surround you...

Inspire....


Ryan


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Happy Monday!! 2.28.2011 R.I.P. Grandpa Dale - February 28, 2011

It is with mixed emotions that I write to you today to let you know the world lost an amazing man last night. You won't hear about it on the news ....nor will they put his picture on the screen at any of next years awards shows as they pay tribute to the great people we lost in 2011....and though it's deserved, a flag will not be lowered in his honor, to pay respects to him for serving our country.

 

And....you probably guessed, the President will not be interrupting your T.V. Program this evening to ask for a moment of silence..........see.......he was a simple man.....one of the many millions upon millions of “UNKNOWN” hero's in our world. I'm sure you hold a man or woman like him close to your heart as my family does.

 

He was the husband of my amazing Grandmother, Ernestine (R.I.P).

 

He was a father to my beautiful mother Vicki, my Uncle Steve and Uncle Jim.....

 

He was my fishin' buddy back when I was just a boy (the 4-5 times we went)........

 

He was a man that served for our country (yes, he even fell off the aircraft carrier)......

 

He was my role model (minus all the cigarettes he smoked).......

 

He was a man with few words to say, but what he said resonated.....

 

He was a great neighbor always ready to help a friend....

 

He was the man who took us to Pic-a-dilly every time the family got together so I could get the yummy JELLO SQUARES..... ;-)

 

He was my friend....He was my HERO.....

 

He was....Grandpa Dale.

 

To pay tribute to Grandpa, I just uploaded a song that I'd like for you to have.  It's called  “What life is..." and was written after having a nice visit with him a few years back......may his words bless you as they did me.

 

Click here to listen: http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_7489729

 

I also posted my Happy Friday Email "HIStory" that went out Sept. 2010 after visiting with Grandpa. 

 

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Be blessed in all you do...

Be love and love will surround you...

Inspire...

 

Lastly, call your Grandpa.... ;-)

 

Love,

 

Ryan

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Friday!! 1.28.2011 "The Luckiest Man Alive..".... - January 28, 2011

First off, I hope this message reaches you in blessed spirits filled with hope and inspiration.

 

Like most people, we have one of those lil' inspirational calendars laying around the house that is usually open to a date from a few months back....but, if read, can give ya a little pep talk.....a new vision for the day.  The Calendar we have is derived from the book, "Ask and it is given".

 

Yesterday, strolling by it, I decided that I need that lil' "booster shot in the soul".  So of course, I moved it from November 15th to the current date.....January 27th and what I read was quite eye opening.....little did I know that I was about to encounter a man later in the day that "lived and breathed" the very passage.

 

The calendar passage I read, talked about how important it is to (I paraphrase)....."No matter what has come against you, make sure to live in the now with peace and happiness in your spirit....in your soul, but still desire and be eager for great and amazing things to come...."

 

It wasn't but about 4 hours later when I encountered  a man and his beautiful family....."a divine appointment".....that has to uproot his entire family due to life threatening kidney failure....only months before he was "healthy as a horse" he said.  The next.......the news came that if he didn't get a Kidney Transplant he wouldn't live much longer.

 

As he sat there sucking on an ice cube (because he can't drink a lot of fluids).  He looked at his "autistic 13 year old"....he looked at his wife....then to me and said he was the "Luckiest Man Alive"....and knows this period in his life is only a stepping stone to amazing things.....and to healing...

 

I hope you have a beautiful and inspired weekend......happy with all that is....yet eager for many, many blessings to come.....and that this message blesses you as it did me.

 

Thanks for your friendship...

 

Be blessed in all you do...

Be love and love will surround you...

Inspire...

 

Ryan and the girls

Happy Sunday!! 12.26.10 - Happy New You!! - December 26, 2010

Well, a New Year is upon us.

 

It was only a short 11 years ago now that I was packing my pantry with water and food wondering if my lights were going to go out as the clock struck midnight.  Yes...it was 1999...soon to be 2000.  Seems like yesterday doesn't it?

 

11 Years ago.  4,015 Days Ago.  96,360 Hours Ago.  5,781,600 Minutes Ago.

 

A lot can happen in 11 years.....

 

In fact, starting in 2000, if you had.....

 

....a child in Kindergarden, they'd almost be graduating High School

 

....a mortgage on a 15 year note, it'd be paid off in 4 more years

 

....started college part time, you would have graduated with a Bachelors degree and possibly a Masters by now.

 

....planted a tiny acorn, by now it could be a 22 foot tall mighty oak tree.

 

The above scenarios all have one thing in common, a "CONTINUATION" of something.  Not starting something, then stopping for a lil' while, to start up again, then stopping....year after year. 

 

Which brings me to New Year's Resolutions. 

 

I heard the other day that....

 

- Only 8% of the population succeeds with their New Year's Resolutions

- 40% quit by the end of January....

- 80% quit by the end of February...

 

As we go about making our New Year's Resolutions this year, like we always do, I hope you'll join me in 8% category, even if it does take 11 years to achieve.  Let's ask ourselves where we want to be in 11 short years from now?  And start taking those steps "TODAY". And remember, you don't have to wait till January 1st either. ;-) 

 

Want Credit card Debt paid off? 

Mortgage paid off?

To be fit and healthy? 

Want to go back to school and graduate from College? 

Want to pursue a dream?

Go ahead...fill in the blank......I am going to_____________________....

 

The future is for you to build.  One day at a time.  One step at a time....to a NEW YOU.....

 

I came across Madelyn singing "SILENT NIGHT" from last year and at the very end, she says....

 

"HO,HO,HO....Merry Christmas...HAPPY NEW YOU!!!

 

The "HAPPY NEW YOU" resonates with me every time I hear it....

 

So Cheers to the next 11 Years, and to the year 2011...

 

"HAPPY NEW YOU!"  from the Nicholson Family ;-)

 

Here's the link to hear Madelyn singing "SILENT NIGHT"

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Be blessed in all you do...

Be love and love will surround you...

Inspire...

 

Ryan

 

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Happy Friday - HISstory - September 10, 2010

Well, I made it to Arizona safely and had a pleasant visit with my Grandpa yesterday. I hadn't seen him in about 2 years and wasn't prepared for what I saw. He lost over 30 lbs and gave several blank stares like he was searching for what to say.

At one point, he felt "ALL" his pockets like days of old in search of his cigarettes. When asked what he was doing, he said....."I just bought cigarettes yesterday down at the store and can't find them". He's in the special care area at a care facility and has no access to a store with cigarettes and hasn't had one for a long while. When asked how he got to the store, he said, "I walked there yesterday" and continued..."It was only about 10 miles". At one point while having lunch, he pointed to a lady that looked eerily similar to my Grandmother who passed 2 years ago and said, "Ryan, did you see Grandma?" I questioned, "That's Grandma?" he looked at me with his gentle drooping tired eyes and said, "Yeah, I talked to her yesterday....she changed her name ya know...it is Carol". Of course that wasn't my Grandmother's name....Ernestine is a far far cry from Carol...doesn't even share a letter ;)

I continued the visit asking about his past...things he enjoyed, things he did....memories he had and it appeared for a moment Grandpa was back. Sharing the story about the time he "FELL" off the boat while in the NAVY. Yes....he fell about 42 feet into the deep waters below while painting the side of a Navy Aircraft Carrier........when asked of his favorite memory with Grandma he said, "what do you mean favorite?".....and continued...."they were all great!" Then he paused......the blank stare came back......I'm not going to lie, that one choked me up...and drowned my eyes a bit.....

We concluded the visit taking him back to his room with the bare white walls, walls that held not a single picture except for the old familiar one of him and Grandma....smiling in their SUNDAY best.....a picture I remember hanging in my own home as a child....a picture that will forever be tatooed in my mind......As I left, I gave him a big hug. Was it a last hug? Perhaps. Did we say our last words? Perhaps. Was it my favorite memory of Grandpa? No.......they're all great....

I pray this Happy Friday letter inspires you to reach out to your loved ones, your Grandparents....and that you may rekindle.

Be blessed in all you do..
Be love and love will surround you..
Inspire..

Ryan

P.S. I thank you dearly for your friendship...for your support and love...may you have a beautiful and blessed weekend........

P.P.S. If yer in Arizona this weekend, please come out and say hi at the show. I'll be at Borders Chandler Pavillions off of Ray and 54th Street....tomorrow night Saturday Sept 11th, 2010 - 7:00 P.M (FREE/ALL AGES)



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Happy Friday - FEB 26th 2010 - Persistency - February 26, 2010

Wow, I can hardly believe it's been almost 2 years since I've sent out a Happy Friday letter.  I remember really looking forward to sharing a lil' somethin' that had touched my spirit or inspired me the week prior. 

 

Guess you could say I got busy...that seems to happen these days in this fast paced world eh?  I do have a lil' excuse however....I had a lil' girl mizzzz "Madelyn Grace", then I ended up moving, then I had another little girl miss "Ava Faith".  And just like that, we're 3 years down the road ;-)

 

If you're wondering why I'm writing one today, it's because several friends of mine keep emailing me, telling me how they miss the Happy Friday Letters and were wondering why I haven't sent one out in forever....some would call it nagging, I simply call it persistence....so here's to you my friends ;-)

 

Which brings me to today's Happy Friday topic....Persistency

 

My friends have proved to me, that if you want something bad enough, be a squeaky wheel and be persistent...afterall, they say the squeaky wheel gets the grease right? 

 

Now of course you don't wan't to be so squeaky that ya need 3 cans of WD40 to fix ya up....just enough so that a lil' squirt will do.... ;-)

 

If you have kids & pets you know all about persistence - My little Madelyn Grace is the definition of persistence.  Go ahead and look it up in Websters...her name will be right there - it reads:

 

Per Sis Tence - Madelyn G. Nicholson -  "lil' squeaker that never gives up, falls down and gets right back up"

 

I've also had the fortunate blessing of living with a lil' Dachsund named Kiara (My First Daughter ;-) that over the years has taught me alot about persitency.  She has this thing for wanting to sit in my lap while eating.....it goes a little something like this.  She jumps in my lap, I'll set her back down.  (This repeats about 12 times) and by the 13th, well, needless to say, she's cuttled in a ball back up on my lap while daddy finishes dinner.  You've been there before I know ;-)  It goes the same for playing, my goodness,  pets love to play don't they?

 

So what am I tryin' to say? Well...I guess it's if ya want somethin' bad enough for you or for your family....give it your all....let's be more like our pets and our children....and look at life through their innocent "CAN DO ANYTHING" eyes.  Somewhere along the way, I think we all have in a lil' way built a "WALL" around our potential...around our GIFTS....and every time we hit that "WALL" (some of us have hit it more than others) we find that it hurts.....and we give up....

 

Persistency teaches us that the "WALL" is our friend.  For if the "WALL" wasn't there, we would never need to learn one of the most valuable lessons in life......."Persistency"

 

I hope this new year fills your heart with joy, laughter and memories you'll have forever.....

 

May you have a blessed weekend..

 

Be blessed in all you do..

Be love and love will surround you..

Inspire...

 

Ryan "ryno" Nicholson

 

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Ava Faith Nicholson has arrived! - November 6, 2009

She's here, it's official...Ava Faith Nicholson was born 7 lbs 8 oz & 20 1/4 inches long.  Oh, and blue eyes like her Mummy....looks like she'll be a smart one since she already knows her ABC's, we'll have to attribute that to her big sis' Madelyn Grace Nicholson who ran around for the last nine months singin' ABC's ;-) Madelyn is now a big 2 and 9 months.  Boy the time is a flyin', but life is good, all is well and happy.  I'm still writin' when I get time but puttin' Daddy and Husband first and foremost on my resume.  The songs still come however and music still holds a dear place in my heart so I play out when I can with some of the most wonderful and amazing people/friends a man could ask for.  Nashville has been a blessing in our lives........can hardly believe it's been almost 5 years since moving to town.....what a ride!!! ;-)

 

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Have a beautiful and blessed Friday!!

 

Hope your spirits are well....

 

Be blessed in all you do..

Be love and love will surround you..

Inspire...


Ryan

 

 

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"Thank You!!" is all I can say.......5.20.09 - May 20, 2009

Tomorrow night is a very special night for me and I wanted to take a moment to say "Thank you" for your genuine support over the years.  Without you, I would not be where I am today......

 

It all started out in Arizona....rockin' out with some friends of mine that decided to "start a band"....well...as you may know......I was told the band was breaking up.....then walked in on em' while they were practicing with a new singer.....never felt so hurt in my life....but looking back...I see there was a divine purpose.  It lead me to some of the greatest musicians I've ever met...Pete Oliphant, Scott Bennedetto & Wayne Kandas.  We all got together and started "Second Sight"  what a priviledge it was to share the stage with those amazing men.  

 

Once we decided to disband the band ;-)  Pete Oliphant and I started an acoustic act "RYNO" (thank you hootie for the name) and played around Arizona for a few years, along with a very close friend Phil Rowe.  (May you rest in peace Phil...I think of you often and your beautiful daughter and wife and still hear your voice and your amazing guitar work on our albums)

 

During this period I felt a longing for something....life just didn't feel right and I prayed to GOD, please let me live your will...it was at this point that I surrendered to his desire for my life and to follow his lead.....to open my heart and mind to his purpose for my life......All signs pointed to Nashville, TN

 

Since my time in here in Nashville, I've had some of the highest highs, and some of the lowest lows.....it's the roller coaster ride that most songwriters find ourselves on during the "JOURNEY"....ups and downs...it actually parallels life in a way...

 

I still remember that first year, those first few months were exciting and I was goin' "UP,UP,UP....positive...thinkin' anything is possible.... but then BAMMMM!  I reached the peak and "DOWN I WENT" thinkin'.....I'm DONE!!....I don't belong here.....I went to a few writer nights, saw some of the big writers and honestly thought.....these writers are AMAZING....how could I ever even compare. 

 

During these low points I was blessed to have met some of the greatest friends a man could ever meet.....friends/writers/artists....I began to find new life....a new family...new community.....new inspiration....many that told me.."stop tryin' to write like the hit writers and write like you".  Together we walked hand in hand lifting each other up when we were down.......and were never to busy to push each other back down when our egos were getting to big (o.k. i'm only kiddin' bout' the latter) ;-)

 

So the day has come....my roller coaster is facing blue skies again.....anything really is possible if you just keep doin' what you love.  "Lainey Edwards" one of the "friends/artists" I'm talking about, is playing a showcase for many RECORD Labels tonight at "THE RUTLEDGE"and is releasing her debut album "LUCKY GIRL".   THIS album was produced by GRAMMY winning Producer "Brett Beavers" he produced multi-platiumn country artist "DIERKS BENTLEY"...and I'm happy to say I wrote 8 of the songs on it.

 

I write this letter to you today to say "THANK YOU!" for if it weren't for you, I might still be lookin' at some ugly "dirt"......instead of the "sunny blue skies!"  I'm truly grateful our paths crossed and pray you too are having the ride of your life knowing that you too can do "ANYTHING!!"  and if you're not, I hope you're ready to "HOP ON...and LET'S RIDE!!!"

 

Below is information regarding the SHOWCASE, If you have any friends or family out in Nashville, TN please feel free forward this info  to let em' know.....afterall....any friend of yours is a friend of mine ;-)  

 

Hope you're having a beautiful day.....and look forward to seeing you again someday very soon...

 

Be blessed in all you do...

Be love and love will surround you...

Inspire...

 

Ryan "ryno" Nicholson

 


Lainey Edwards (SHOWCASE) TONIGHT!!!!
*******FREE************
Save the DATE:  Thursday, May 21st, 2009
Time: 6:00 P.M - 7:00 P.M (Please don't be late)
Where: The Rutledge
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ADDRESS:

410 4th Ave S
Nashville, TN 37201
Phone - (615) 782-6858

Lainey's website is - www.myspace.com/laineyedwards
My website is - www.myspace.com/ryno

 

Feel free to email me with any questions!!!!!!!

 

t Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! 12/24/2008 - December 24, 2008

Well...tonight's the night.....Santa is going to try and stuff his cookie filled belly down my chimney.......it's gonna be tough for him this year though because we had to plug it up....too much cold air was gettin' in.....(yes, it's cold here these days....try 8 degrees the other mornin'.....and for an Arizona boy...well....need I say more....)

 

It's this time of season that I'm reminded of our yesteryears when we were innocent kids without a care in the world...except for what was hidin' in those elaborately decorated packages underneath the sometimes not so healthy christmas tree.......can anybody say more water please ;-)

 

These were the same years that I remember sometimes wondering where I would lay my head that night. 13 elementary schools......Mom, sister and I sharin' a waterbed in a family friends living room.......I digress........yet, I never had a worry...somehow as a child you just know things will work out.......you go with the flow!!!

 

Which brings me to the economy and the state of our world......some of you might not know where you're going to lay your head tonight, or if you'll have a job next year......some (my family included) are going through really, really difficult times right now....myself included.....it's a rough, rough season.....but.......like that child of yesterday, I commit to goin' with the flow....because like the past, it does all work out...somehow.....

 

So....Have a very Merry Christmas filled with Peace, Love and Lastly HOPE!!!

 

God Bless...

 

Ryan

Dare to fail - I saw this on the CBS Morning show and.... - August 4, 2008

Had to share it in case you missed it.

 

I read a great quote in a Guidepost the other day that said, failure is only permanent if you give up and quit....and then this morning, the CBS Morning show covered the very same topic....I felt a need to share so I hope you don't mind ;-)

 

I urge you to go out this week, this year, this lifetime...and dare to fail....for it's through our failures that we learn, we grow, we become......

 

Did you know the billionaire author of Harry Potter was practically penniless?? I've added some of the examples of people who failed big time, but are now on top.....May your failures take you places you've only dreamed of.......God bless....Ryan

 

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(CBS) If at first you don't succeed, the saying says, the thing to do is not give up, but try, try again. When people tell you you should quit, but you don't want to stop, just think about the stories of some people now on top

 

Sometimes when things fail, they were simply ahead of their time. Did you know the fax machine was actually a failed invention in the 1840s?

 

The copy machine was invented in 1937, but the idea was rejected by the likes of GE and IBM. It would be 10 years before Xerox's machine would make its debut.

 

And the Apple Newton - the first handheld PDA - was a flop, but its innovations can be seen today in the wildly successful iPhone.

 

John Grisham, whose first novel was rejected by a dozen publishing houses.

 

Henry Ford, who went bankrupt 5 times.

 

More "failures": Artist Vincent van Gogh, who sold only one painting in his lifetime

Happy Saturday!! August 2nd 2008 "Did he say Evil Kineval" - August 2, 2008

It's been awhile since I've taken a moment to write a Happy Friday email and I must apologize since I've been really, really busy with family, music and other endeavors.

 

Busy with momma, busy with Madelyn...busy writing, busy recording, busy workin' the ol' 8-5....busy..busy...busy....so busy in fact, it feels like I've somehow missed the last 7 months of 2008......is it already August??

 

I looked through pictures that Heather and I have taken since January of this year and was in tears at how fast my lil' girl has grown up...her cheeks aren't as plump, her hair is startin' to get the lil' curly q's at the end....if you told me she was Evil Kineval's daughter...well...I'd believe you....she's already jumpin' off Daddy's guitar cases wearin' a big ol' cheesy smile on her face.....yes, I cheer her on every time she has a safe landing.....and am there to pick her up when she bites the carpet....;-)

 

But back to the word "Busy"...

Gotta love that 4 letter word.....we all know it....but to what extent?

 

I was quite humbled Friday when I visited with a client of mine......as I walked through her doors, she greeted me with the same bright eyed smile I've seen every time I visited, but somethin' was different.....She asked how my family was....we talked about the baby....and other odds and ends.......then I asked her how she'd been.....that's when she lost it......she had just received news that her husband of 43 years would most likely not make it through the weekend....and all she could say to me was "Ryan, don't take this time on earth for granted, don't take your family and loved ones for granted, cause you never know when they could be taken away from you...." She said, they married at 17 and for the life of her, it seems as if it was yesterday when this cute lil' boy was tryin' to ask her out......then over the years, they got BUSY with stuff.....(you know the stuff that envelops our time) and didn't take as much time for each other as she would have liked.....the regrets were settin' in as if a barrage of heavy stones had fallen on top of her.....

 

As I write this email....her voice is echoing those words......and though I can't see them....I know her tears are falling.....her world is crumbling.....but as everything happens for a purpose.....I know one life is surely being changed for the better and hopefully many, many more....

 

Be blessed...

 

Ryan

Happy Sunday!! Are you on the list? - February 17, 2008

A friend of mine and I recently had an opportunity to share stories about family, life and the pursuit of the creative side of life....how do you balance it all?? Remain sane throughout the chaos....?? Keep the chaos controlled?

 

He mentioned to me that lately he had no time for his creative projects, his artwork, which I must say, God gave him amazing talent. I'm quite blown away at what I've seen. Yet he has no time for it. Between the 8-5 job...the chores around the house, being a husband and father.....he's left tired and uninspired.

 

I too share his concerns, being a new father, husband and well, starving artist....oh, and that 8-fiver....I'm left wondering.....where am I going to find time for me? It sounds so very selfish in a way, but it's really unhealthy for the soul. Like him, I have a long laundry list of things to get done....people to please.....but have failed to put myself on the list.......we both had a lil' chuckle....as we both said...in a childish manner.... "i want to be on my list".....

 

So, I only write this today to let ya know you're not alone, if you haven't put yourself on your list as of late. I don't want to sound as if this is a "poor me" attitude either, because I do believe it happens for a purpose... maybe it takes getting to this point to move towards change, for a better future for us, for our souls and our loved ones.

 

Today my friend, I've put me on the list, I'm at the bottom ;-) but I'm on it, I'm just beneath the other very imortant people in my life. But at least I'm on it.....

 

And for my friend, he's on his list too.....yep you guessed it, at the bottom.

 

It's O.K. to think, to question,

to be down, to get back up, to move into the unknown future with limitless opportunities, to be hurt, to get better.......to want to be better.......afterall.... when we strive to make ourselves better, we make a better world....

 

be blessed this Sunday in all ya do

be love and love will surround you

inspire...

 

ryan

Happy Holidays and a blessed new year!!! 12.24.2007 - December 24, 2007

Another year is coming to an end and what a year it was. In my wildest dreams, I never thought that one day I'd be staring into the eyes of a beautiful little girl, laughing like I've never laughed before, you know the kind that brings happy tears to your eyes....makin' yer cheeks hurt a lil' bit? ;-)

 

Well, 10 Months ago, Madelyn Grace Nicholson, came into my life, helping me realize, all that is and ever will be important in this lifetime is family. And what a wonderful time of year to be reminded of that.

 

A few friends of mine this last year have lost loved ones.....their grandparents, parents, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, wives & husbands have moved on.

 

Some other friends have been stricken with illness they wouldn't wish on their worst enemy.

 

But through it all, they all mentioned one thing that resonates with me. It is family and friends that have helped them through the dark despair and they wish they would have taken more time for them....making every day count.....what a powerful statement.

 

I hope that we all have many more wonderful years to fill with precious memories with our loved ones.....but if we don't, let's make every day count starting today.

 

I pray 2008 is a blessed year, that all your needs are fullfilled, may you continue to live in peace.

 

Be blessed, be love, inspire

 

Ryan "ryno" Nicholson

Happy Friday 5.25.07 "God's perfect timing" - May 25, 2007

It feels like only yesterday when I was kicked out of the first band
I ever formed out in Arizona....yes...kicked out....replaced by
another singer.....in fact.....it all went down kinda like that movie
"Rock Star" with Mark Wahlberg....

I went over to the drummers house (where we practiced) to pick up my
gear (since the band was supposedly breaking up) and what did I
find???? I found my band jammin' with a new singer........boy did
that hurt....kinda felt like I'd been kicked in the gut with steal
toed boots.....felt sick to my stomach for days....what was I to do
now? I'd invested so much time learning "Cover" tunes......and was
really looking forward to playin' out (Please note: at this time, I
hardly knew a chord on the guitar....hadn't written a song....and had
never played in front of a crowd)

What I didn't know at the time was that God had a greater plan for my
life....and I can only see that now as I look back on
life........there are other "scenarios" but this one captures the true
essence that BAD things will happen (that actually turn out to be
BLESSINGS)

God had me in that band just long enough to stir up a fire inside, to
inspire me to want to do more with music, to learn how to play guitar,
to write my own music....to inspire others that go through difficult
times....

So what are your challenges right now? Are you being kicked out of
your band....friends and family stepping out of your life...is a fire
being lit inside you? If something doesn't feel right...go with your
gut instinct....
afterall...it's perfect timing....

Be blessed..
Be love...
Inspire...

Ryno

What's most important - Thought for the day - April 27, 2007

Ever take a day for granted?
A loved one? Father, Son, Mother, Daughter, Husband or Wife?
A pet?

Then it hits...A storm.....
Sometimes it blows so hard it knocks ya right off the
tracks you've been so happily treading down....

Why? We ask.....Why?

Well, from personal experience, I've had many storms blow through...seasons of struggle....moments I wouldn't wish on anyone...at the time it was of course the worst thing ever....however, lookin' back....I'm so very grateful that they happened....

Ya see, those struggles make us who we are today....the "Scars" of the past help mold us into the new us....forever changing...and learning....becoming a greater representation of the divine humans we were created to be.....

So if yer strugglin' and goin' through a difficult time, I just ask and pray that ya hang in there.....you're not alone....find a supportive group of friends that can help lift yer spirits.....and as hard as it might be.....dig deep, dig up the old roots....plant the new you....and be forever grateful that God has amazing plans through the struggle......

Be blessed in all you do
Be love and love will surround you
Inspire...

ryno

Happy Friday 4.7.06 People in need - Happy Easter - April 6, 2007

Hey ,

Everywhere, everyday...somebody needs a helping hand, and today I
thought I'd share a few stories of people I know that need people like
you to reach out to them for either prayer or donations.....

So if you are so priviledged on this beautiful Easter weekend please
take a moment to read their stories....and if you can help, well,
that'd be great! Also included at the bottom of this email two
inspiring links that are just amazing...I can't put it into
words...check em' out...

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First is a story about a friend of mine here in TN. His son Jackson
Daniel Cooper was in a serious moped accident, he went face first into
an oncoming vehicle. His face severely crushed, he's now in
ICU....Jackson could use your prayers during these trying times, not
only for him but for his family.....Why these things happen, we may
never know...just have to have ultimate faith that it's for a greater
purpose, maybe to unite us as one in love and prayer...unfortunately
and one young mans expense....please pray for him.

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Second, is a story from Lisa, she wanted to tell her story first
hand, it's very touching...and as you know this is a time of donation
for the March of Dimes, please if you can donate, do so...it's for
such a wonderful cause. Below is her story along with a link to
donate.

Thanks so very much

Well, here's my story... On April 6, 2005, I went to my 21 week
prenatal appointment as usual. When the doctor put the monitor on my
stomach, he searched for a heartbeat. He said the baby was probably
turned wrong and we should do an ultrasound just so he can record the
beats per minute. He had labeled me high risk since I had a
miscarriage at 11 weeks the previous year. We went into the ultrasound
room and and after a quick glance of a curled up fetus, it was
confirmed that there was no heartbeat at all. My doctor walked over to
me, grabbed my hand and said, "Lisa, I'm sorry but your baby has
stopped growing." I tried to hold it together and not shed a tear,
hoping that maybe he was wrong. He took me into his office and said
that they needed to remove the fetus as soon as possible. He asked if
I wanted him to call my husband. I said yes and he called; it was the
first appointment he had ever missed. Once my doctor started
discussing my check in time to be induced and deliver the son I would
never truly know, it hit me, and it hit hard. I couldn't stop crying I
wanted my husabnd to come get me, but then my car would be left behind
and once I got my husband on the phone, we realized he couldn't drive
either. It was the longest ride home EVER and the office was literally
5 mintues from home. I spent that night holding my stomach ans
waiting. Waiting for for him to move, kick, anything. Nothing.

The next morning, we checked into labor and delivery at 8 AM. I got
an IV drip to induce labor and I refused pain medicine bacause I told
myself it wasn't real labor because I was only 5 months pregnant. Once
my mother arrived from Indiana around 6Pm that night she talked me
into an epidural saying I was unintentially fighting labor and causing
the entire thing to take longer than necessary. At 2:17AM on April 8,
2005 I delivered my son, Kalob Guy Wainwright. To us, he was
beautiful. He was 7 inches long and didn't even weigh a pound. After a
autopsy that revealed absolutely nothing, leaving me with no closure
whatsoever, we had a funeral service and had him cremated so he could
go everywhere with us and we promised to see many places and take him
along.

That was almost 2 years ago, it will be 2 years on Easter this year.
I think I'm doing well, at times. I have a new son, Donovan Bradley
who is 8 months now, but I still cry, hard, and pretty often. But with
The March of Dimes, I at least feel like I'm helping other to not feel
the pain of losing a child. It's a gut-wrenching pain that never
eases. People think their heart broken when a relationship goes sour
and swear to God above that it hurts. But, for 2 years now, my heart
has ached and felt so empty. There's this huge whole in my heart that
Kalob took with him when he passed away. I will feel whole again when
I see him in Heaven and we a re reunited. Until then, I help others
avoid never ending pain.

You can see a picture of Kalob on our fundraising site. Here's the
web address to make donations and learn more about The March of
Dimes:

www.walkamerica.org/kalobwainwright
Thank you again and may God bless your soul.

Lisa

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If you know somebody that needs a helping hand, please email me, I'd
love to help get the word out.

Be blessed in all you do
Be love and love will surround you
Inspire...

ryno

www.ryannicholson.com www.myspace.com/ryno
p.s. My song "Keep movin' on" was given an Honorable mention in the
2006 NSAI/CMT song contest. IT was written with good friends Rob Arey
and Rebecca Self. Rob's at http://www.myspace.com/robarey
In other news, my songs "Scars" and "For the one's I love" also
received finalist in the ISC competition and we're also given
Honorable mention. "For the one's I love was witten with Jarrod
Doucet http://www.myspace.com/jarroddoucet
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Below are some very cool inspiring links and stories that people have
sent me....hope ya enjoy em'.....AMAZING STUFF!!!

http://www.mayyoubeblessedmovie.com/
http://www.kids4truth.com/watchmaker/watch.html
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The nurse took the tired, anxious serviceman to the bedside. "Your
son is here,"

she said to the old man. She had to repeat the words several times
before the

patient's eyes opened.

Heavily sedated because of the pain of his heart attack, he dimly saw
the young

uniformed Marine standing outside the oxygen tent. He reached out his
hand. The

Marine wrapped his toughened fingers around the old man's limp ones,
squeezing

a message of love and encouragement.

The nurse brought a chair so that the Marine could sit beside the
bed. All through

the night the young Marine sat there in the poorly lighted ward,
holding the old

man's hand and offering him words of love and strength. Occasionally,
the nurse

suggested that the Marine move away and rest awhile.

He refused. Whenever the nurse came into the ward, the Marine was
oblivious

of her and of the night noises of the hospital - the clanking of the
oxygen tank,

the laughter of the night staff members exchanging greetings, the
cries and

moans of the other patients.

Now and then she heard him say a few gentle words. The dying man said
nothing,

only held tightly to his son all through the night. Along towards
dawn, the old

man died. The Marine released the now lifeless hand he had been
holding and

went to tell the nurse. While she did what she had to do, he
waited.

Finally, she returned. She started to offer words of sympathy, but
the Marine

interrupted her. "Who was that man?" he asked.

The nurse was startled, "He was your father" she answered.

"No, he wasn't," the Marine replied. "I never saw him before in my
life."

"Then why didn't you say something when I took you to him?"

"I knew right away there had been a mistake, but I also knew he
needed his

son, and his son just wasn't here. When I realized that he was too
sick to tell

whether or not I was his son, knowing how much he needed me, I
stayed."

The next time someone needs you ... just be there. Stay.

We are not human beings going through a temporary spiritual
experience.

We are spiritual beings going through a temporary human experience.

Walk in peace! Take Care and God Bless.

Thought for the day 4.1.07 - April 1, 2007

Wealth is a weak anchor, and glory cannot support man; this is the law of God, that virtue only is firm, and cannot be shaken by a tempest.... PYTHAGORAS

Watched "Where are they now?" lately on VH1 (if it's still on ;-)
or seen the headlines for REHAB facilities? Wealth does not buy happiness....nor does the fame....

Sometimes I actually feel really bad for those in the lime light, those who haven't figured out who they really are yet....then the tabloids get a hold of em' and tear em' a part....nobody really deserves that kind of treatment? Not in my book....why tear a man down? Does society really want to see that? Aren't we really here to lift each other up? To lift spirits so high that we all benefit from the light that shines from each of us.....

To have a better world, we have to be better people....to have a world full of love, we have to be love.....

Hope you find rejuvination of spirit on this beautiful SUNDAY!!

Be BLESSED in all you do
Be peace and peace will surround you
Be Love and love you'll see

ryno

Happy Friday 3.16.07 The "Madelyn" inside us all - March 16, 2007

Before Madelyn arrived in this world I sat late one night in my jam
room, lights dimmed, and started strummin on my shiny black ibanez
acoustic guitar (it reflected a fine bright light against the wall
thanks to my Uncle Mark who visited a few weeks prior and showed me
how to clean the dirtly ol' thang, not to mention how to change the
strings ;-)

Lookin' at the white light shinin' on the wall I thought about the
little miracle and ball of light that lie innocently inside Heather's
belly...."MY DAUGHTER"

What would she grow up to be? Would she have battles in life to
conform to societies beliefs of what she should or shouldn't be.... or
would she be like the "hippies" of yesteryear and follow her
heart...to be free....to be a unique representation of what she thinks
God intended her to be?? Unafraid to be different...to accept
others....to stand up for what she believes in....to be strong in her
skin...to be proud of who she is....standin' in her shoes every step
of the way.....

As a new "Father" I want the best for her....to lay that foundation
of faith, hope, love and appreciation for others that are unique in
their own right....thus a song was born..."Madelyn"

We were all once just like her....future unknown...all we cared about
was a clean diaper, some "Boobie Juice" and lil' TLC.....we saw the
world with fresh eyes....and a learning spirit...unafraid of what
others thought of us....

Today is a new day to bring back a little of that "Madelyn" inside
each and everyone of us......to be unafraid....to accept the world and
its people with open arms....forever learning of the great
possibilities this wonderful life has to offer....

Be blessed in all you do....

May this weekend bring you lots of love, laughter and peace...

Lastly, thanks so very much for your love and support...I'm forever
grateful.

Ryan "ryno" Nicholson

www.ryannicholson.com www.myspace.com/ryno
P.S. If you'd like to hear "Madelyn" in it's entirety visit
www.myspace.com/ryno (it's the first song in the player)

P.P.S Single song downloads are NOW AVAILABLE on my website thanks to
SNOCAP....only .99 cents

P.P.S Arizona show coming soon (in MAY) thanks for helping to get the
word out....

Happy Friday 3.9.07 "An ordinary house fly" - March 9, 2007

I read a great story recently that spoke of the limits we put on
ourselves....in fact, it spoke of a housefly that if put in a jar with
a lid for a length of time will find that it cannot fly out and will
simply give up trying....tired of bumping into the ceiling....

Even when the lid is removed, the fly will no longer attempt to fly
out and will stay in the jar....because it learned not to
try....because it'll result in failure.....

How many times have we been stuck in that jar? Are ya stuck right
now? I hope this story motivates you to keep on tryin'...to keep
pressin' forward when it looks bleak....even when that lid seems
pressed so tight that it'll never come off.......

Have a blessed weekend.....

May your days be filled with life, love, laughter and purpose......

Ryno

www.ryannicholson.com www.myspace.com/ryno

Do it anyway!! - March 7, 2007

I hope this speaks to you as it did I...

DO IT ANYWAY
Written By Mother Theresa
People are often unreasonable, illogical,
and self-centered;
Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, People may accuse you
of selfish, ulterior motives;
Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some
false friends and some true enemies;
Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and frank,
people may cheat you;
Be honest and frank anyway.

What you spend years building, someone
could destroy overnight;
Build anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness,
they may be jealous;
Be happy anyway.

The good you do today,
people will often forget tomorrow;
Do good anyway.

Give the world the best you have,
and it may never be enough;
Give the world the best you've got anyway.

You see, in the final analysis,
it is between you and God;

It was never between you and them anyway

CMT/NSAI Song contest finalist - March 5, 2007

I mentioned in my last email that a close friend of mine Bill DiLuigi
has been selected as a Finalist in the CMT/NSAI contest. I couldn't
be more proud of him and wanted to extend a helping hand by getting
the word out about how we can all help him win a Single song
publishing contract with one of "Music Rows" major publishers along
with many other great prizes.

Bill is the kind of person who would give the shirt off his back to
help a stranger....and his songs are truely written from the heart to
inspire... so please take a moment and click on the link below, find
his song, 4th one down called, "I'm not him", and vote for him. I
know he thanks you...as do I....Thanks for makin' a difference.

http://www.cmt.com/asm/contests/nsai/cmt_choice/2007/
Things are still goin' great on the home front.....listening to
Madelyn cry as I type ;-) Still very lil' sleep...but I keep being
told it'll all get better....

Hope you have a blessed week....and thanks again for supporting me
and my friends...

Be blessed..be love..inspire...

ryno

www.ryannicholson.com www.myspace.com/ryno
p.s. Arizona show coming soon (still planning it)

p.p.s. "Scars" album is finally finished and will be going to press
soon

p.p.p.s. Still no word on the ISC song contest but will find out this
month who the winners are...keep yer fingers crossed ;-)

Thought for the day

A close friend of mine drove right under a tanker truck on the
freeway Friday night and was drug for 2 miles....she lived.....and
many who arrived on the scene could not believe she remained
unharmed.....after talkin' about it, she mentioned that "life really
is short"..."i realize now how important it is to celebrate
life.....it could be gone before ya know it..."

Dare to live my friends.....dare to live.....;-)

Happy Friday 2.22.07 - February 22, 2007

What a week, finally got momma and baby home and have hardly slept a
wink....who woulda thought a lil' one could consume your every minute
and make ya feel a little nutz ;-)

There have been some funny momentus moments however, like the time I
woke up bedside holding and rocking my pillow (sleep
deprivation...what's that?) And again this morning when Heather said
I was trying to comfort my pillow, while lying in bed....checkin' a
diaper perhaps?? ;-)

Even Heather was panicked for a second this morning with an "OH NO!,
Did I forget the 9:30 feeding" ....as she woke out of a quick hour
nap....

Parenthood...what else is there to say....other than, thanks mom for
enduring through my younger years....I never knew what it was
like....and now I respect you even more.....LOL

Well, this is the last week as well for the "ISC" contest "PEOPLE'S
CHOICE" votes will be tallied Feb 29th at midnight.....and I want to
thank you if you've set aside a minute out of your day to vote for one
of my tunes....i'll forever be grateful........if ya haven't voted and
want to help with the final last week push...here's the info
below.....

In addition to the judges votes, they are having a "PEOPLE'S VOICE"
nomination, where you get to vote for your favorite song once a
day....yes it can be the same song ;-) And voting will close FEB
28th,
so everyday counts. The song with the most votes wins $1500.

If ya wanna help me out, simply go to the link below....I encourage
you to listen to the other artists songs as well and vote for your
favorite.

LINK is here
http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/PVWelcome2006.htm
My songs happen to be

"For the ones I love" -- Written by me and Jarrod Doucet
&
Scars "Here we are" -- solo write (Ryan "ryno" Nicholson)

If you could, please forward this to your friends and family, as
your
support is greatly appreciated. And this "soon to be pappa" (few
days
away) can use the winnings to pay for diapers ;-)

Be blessed in all you do...

Cheers to a life filled with purpose, passion and peace,

Ryan "ryno" Nicholson
www.ryannicholson.com www.myspace.com/ryno

LINK is here
http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/PVWelcome2006.htm
For the ones I love
Or
Scars "here we are"

Thought for the day

It is always wise to stop wishing for things long enough to enjoy the
fragrance of those now flowering........patrice gifford...

Madelyn Grace Nicholson finally arrives - February 14, 2007

The most special day of my life came yesterday 2.13.07 at 7:06 P.M with the arrival of Madelyn Grace Nicholson.

 

8 lbs 13 oz

21 inches long

 

Wish I could write more now but I've got to hurry and head back to the hospital.

 

Heather was a real trooper and I couldn't be more proud of anyone.....what a rock she was.....

 

For a few picts feel free to visit my picture page at Myspace...link here http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=5456785

 

More picts comin' soon...

 

Have a great week and Happy Valentines

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