Mary Ryan

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This is Mary 



Mary was someone I NEVER knew I could possibly need but I honestly don’t know how I could live without her. 

Mary is my mentor. She is the busiest person I know but never fails to make time for the Lord and for discipling others. At one point Mary was leading a bible study, a DMG group, attending StuMo and leadership, leading her own DMG, applying for nursing school, being trained to lead at Kaleo, meeting with girls for lunch, and being a friend. I honestly have nothing to say for her being this busy and also being the most joyous, holy spirit filled gal except that it is the grace of God. 

Mary is on fire for the Lord and serves as inspiration to also be on fire. She has wisdom, love, and peace. She always knows exactly what to say/do at the same time she genuinely listens to what is being said and felt.

Mary is also goofy. I have never been around her when she hasn’t said something that makes my eyebrows squinch in question followed by a giggle. Not only does she say funny things but says them in random accents. This is very Mary. She enters a room with confidence, grace, and a presence you know has been prompted by the Lord. 

Mary is a daughter, a fighter, and leader, a friend, a sister, and queen, and a life changer. She has changed and moved more lives than I can count. She began changing the world and doesn’t plan on stopping. She showed me that I have to actively pursue the Lord. She taught me that its okay to struggle—it’s how you handle the struggle that matters. The inspires me to be the best version of myself while pouring some of me into others because the Lord is in me. She is truly amazing. 

Mary you are a treasure filled with more gems and gold than imaginable. Your analogies never fail to make lightbulbs go off in my mind. I am so blessed to have you in my life 
Just a girl who likes to crack some jokes, make you laugh, and loves her fam bam and friends.

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