I read this comment before I watched the video and thought "come on, it can't be that emotional"... just finished the video and my eyes are watering too
I lost my father due to alcoholism. On my first born sons birthday. He was turning 6. 9-11-01 baby. We went over for a cook out in August. A week later he's in the hospital and he never made it out. A year later my high-school sweetheart after 12 years abandoned the family, we had him and his sister. They were 7 and 4. I did the best I could a single dad working construction. Both of them resented me as teens, my daughter is pregnant now, idk where she lives or who her partner is, she doesn't talk to me. My son and I speak but he's got his own life and still has this underlying distane for me. I moved to TX from NY recently to have a fresh start. I still struggle with depression but I'll never pick up that bottle. This made me happy for this kid. And his father, and then made me cry because I don't know if I'll be that lucky.
Mark Rober being the stranger😂😂😂 This is so sweet ryan! This is such a heart moving video, and I hope you seek more time with your father to have quality time with him!🥳
This made me tear up!!🥹 Wow, what an inspiring video Ryan! Forgiveness is powerful and sets us free. God bless you and keep making more videos.. you are an inspiration!🙏
That's what relationships with the wrong people causes unfortunately, even grief.. not sure what his circumstances were but I sympathize with him entirely.
me and my dad were never close, he was addicted to alcohol and abused me, my mom and my siblings. i never got to experience fatherly love, but somehow watching Ryan's videos with his dad makes me feel just a bit of that love.
Ryan, The relationship you have with your father is identical to mine-from alcoholism to feeling resentful and everything in between. I never knew how to describe it, but you nailed it. Regardless of all the demons our fathers battle everyday, they wake up and do it for us. My dad had just passed away a week ago, and I had watched this video unknowing where it would go. This incredible story of rekindling your relationship is amazing and I hope others watch this and take notes. There are too many father-son relationships riddled with addiction and stubbornness, and as we never have as much time with our dads as we think we do. I wish I came across this video a week sooner. Keep up the work and keep making him proud. 🙌🏽🤞🏽
Wow didn't expect to be sobbing from this video..... I'm going through a rough patch with my mother right now. Thank you for the reminder to love even when it's hard. We only have this one life to give as much of our goodness as we can. And thank you for setting an example for everyone.
Thanks so much for sharing this. I went through a period of drinking when my kids were younger that I deeply regret, so it's really lovely to see others who have been through similar but working on moving forward with forgiveness. Hugs to you both!!
It can often be annoying to see RU-vidrs who are already successful get special treatment, but with Ryan, I'm always happy to see it. He seems like such a genuinely nice and caring guy who really appreciates his success. I also always appreciate when someone can talk about their faith without it feeling like they're forcing it on people. Ryan, you're awesome, and so is your dad.
I am crying!! This was such a sweet story! Thank you for sharing it. I didn’t know anything about your family life and learning has made me appreciate who you are even more than I already have.
This will definitely be one of my favorite pieces of content from Ryan! I pray I'll have a moment like this with my papa. Big hugs to all loving dads out there!!!💗
so proud of u ryan! ur wonderful for using this platform to spread the Word of God to millions! keep doing what ur doing! thank u for boldly sharing this story and I pray that u and ur family continue growing even closer to God! Jesus loves you, anyone who is reading this!!
Praise Jesus❤I love everything you said in this video ❤ Love that you are walking in the Lord's word and you give God all the glory❤ your relationship with your Dad is such a Blessing❤ just subscribed❤🥰
well my dad left me and my mom got with 5 other girls and is now in my moms mom house alone with no money or job and is in jail for not being able to pay child support
Man my dad and I drifted apart due to many of the same things especially the alcoholism part. Those healthy boundaries are tough for me. Thanks for sharing
Ryan... just... how... You made a story about going to a game I don't even care about, the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. Bless you and your family, love from Australia.
What a beautiful video. Thank you God for bringing Ryan and his father back together. Great video Ryan, you inspire us all to keep in touch with our parents. Love you Mom and Dad.
I am at the beggining of this journey with my dad but I have not taken the step yet. So cool to see how god is working through your life. Thanks for motivating me Ryzza.
Man..I teared up when you talked about reconciling with your dad and posted the scriptures. I’m a pastor and I’ve loved watching your journey. Been watching for years. Praying for you bro!
Man i love that you cherish your dad despite whatever past yall have had. I lost my dad at 15 and wish all the time to experience this even on a much smaller scale! Keep being awesome Ryan!
Dude, I've been watching your videos for the last year or so, and they're great. This video, though, was a whole other level. Sometimes, you get in your head and let things get to you and hold resentment towards people that you feel have done you wrong and lead to a separation of a relationship. I watched this video in a time when this is a current issue in my life. I'm trying to live my life in a better way and follow God and do the right thing and I believe this was something God needed me to see as a reminder that not everyone is perfect and forgiveness is the way. Great video.
I love your videos and I love the time and effort that you put into it .The story of your dad is really amazing.I know that God is smiling down at you may god bless you.🙏❤
as a person who lost their dad back in 2016 I feel like we can all agree that we need to spend more time with our loved ones and take time to just say hi every once in a while
@@S7nR3set R u actually dumb? Ofc he has a mom and grandma he also shared a photo that his brother was in wich he said his dad was a single parent parenting 2 children
Such a beautiful video. Very unexpectedly wholesome ❤ My father also struggled with alcoholism all my life. He is now 12 years sober and I couldn’t be more proud that he’s my dad!
Well, I just cried like a baby. As someone with a strained relationship with my parent, I feel this. So happy you were able to reconcile and make these memories with your dad, Ryan.
As a dad, I am bawling my eyes out… this was beyond special and God bless you for posting this. Man… I’m like a blubbering idiot right now. Great video!!!
most content creators dont show the negative sides in their close relationship . your story about you and your dad drifting apart and then reuniting and him & you bettering yourselves was really nice to hear . congrats on making up guys !
Ryan, I don’t usually take time to comment on RU-vid videos, but I just want to thank you for sharing your faith on your platform. I’ve watched you for a while and always appreciated your humor and genuine stories. But when you shared that heartfelt testimony about how the Lord has restored you and your dad, my spirit rejoiced with you! And sharing the scripture with it!! I’ve known for a while that you are a Christian but I am thankful you are becoming even bolder to share about what God is doing in your life to the watching world. Keep shining the light of Christ!
Wow. I’m in tears. Thank you for sharing you and your dad’s story so openly. The love you have for each other is so pure and reflects the love of the Lord so distinctly. This the best video on RU-vid hands down. We need more of this.
seeing "check on your dad" at the end genuinely made me tear up. i had tickets and was planning to go with him, but he passed on the day of the superbowl. loved watching yall have fun, keep up the good videos :)
Good for you Ryan. I lost my dad almost 2 years ago and I would love nothing more than to be able to check on him. Much love to you and your family. Keep doing what you’re doing! God bless.
My condolences I know he is looking down on you and he is proud always remember as I say “after every storm comes a rainbow” which means once you make it through all the challenges and obstacles life throws at you, you’ll find rewards and god will bless you heavy keep your head high queen
Actually in tears man, happy to see you reconciled with your dad Ryan. We only get one life and you never know the last conversation you’ll get to have with someone you love. Ima go call my dad now ❤️
I was NOT expecting to get this emotional for this video, but here I am tearing up. God bless you and your father, Ryan, and big shoutout to you for fixing your relationship with him 🙏
Love this so much. What a special memory and love seeing you give glory to God. Praising Him for restored relationship with your dad and your obedience to do it. Very cool story. Thanks for being a light in a dark place. ❤
Right? I started watching Ryan with my daughter, but now I’ll watch him even with her not around 😂 you could always tell he was a good kid. Glad to see he IS exactly that. Had me tearing up.
What a great human being this guy is, that's all I can think of right now. I've heard many people call you one of the nicest ppl on RU-vid. I dont know what we will be doing without a person like you on this Earth. You are a treasure Ryan Trahan.
Ryan has guts few RU-vidrs have. The courage to put out wholesome content, to not compromise on what he believes in, and to give the glory to God. Keep doing what you’re doing Ryan, praying for you brother!
OMG RYAN!!!! You made me cry!!! 😢 As a parent one of my biggest fears is that my daughter will grow up to resent me and grow apart from me. I understand tho because I did the same to my parents. But I thank God you reconnected with your dad. You can see the life come back to him when you guys reconnected. I love it!! You’re my new favorite RU-vidr after this video. I love you guys!!! ❤
Really sweet - as a father of 3 young boys who recently got over alcoholism this is another great reminder time goes too quick and we need to embrace each day! Hats off to your dad alcohol is a he'll of a drug - great video ryan you've been killing it
