Posted by: Ryan | January 30, 2010

Off to Africa

I’m leaving for Africa tomorrow morning.  It seems pretty surreal right now and I’m not sure exactly when I’ll realize that I’m going to….AFRICA.  I’ve never been there and I had never really thought about going before starting my work with NMSI.  But I’m about to experience Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe firsthand.

My reason for going is to film the various ministries and missionaries that we (NMSI) have in those countries.  There are some incredible things going on over there and my goal is to, once I return, be able to show you a glimpse of it all.  I’ll just be taking footage while I’m gone and then when I get back to Florida, I’ll begin editing everything and cranking out the videos.  (To read more about storytelling through video, click on the “What I do” tab above.)

I’m hoping to be able to post updates on here while I’m gone….but no promises.  It will depend on the internet accessibility in the different places I’ll be.  I will try my darnedest though.  Now….back to packing…

Posted by: Ryan | November 25, 2009

Back in OK

I flew home last night to join a whole slew of family members for the holiday.  My dad’s side of the family AND my mom’s side are both here at the Ranch, as well as several other people who decided to join in on the fun.  Right now, I think there are 36 of us here.  It’s a little overwhelming.

Tomorrow morning is the 5th (I think) annual casserole Crawl, a 5k race we run, but mostly walk, every year.  It’s become a New Life Ranch Thanksgiving tradition.  Not only do we get to get out and experience the beautiful brisk morning, but we also have a good excuse for committing the sin of gluttony later on in the day.  Perfect.

Posted by: Ryan | November 23, 2009

On giving to non-profits

“Every non-profit has traits that, if you knew, you wouldn’t give to it…but you should still give.

If you’ll never give money to organizations that disappoint you, you have two choices: either willfully remain naive or be rigorously ungenerous.”

From 22 Words.

Posted by: Ryan | November 22, 2009

Test Video #2

Testing again…blah

Posted by: Ryan | September 8, 2009

My brother is too cool…

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