Of The Forever Kind

My nephew, Riley Birky has come a long way in his life. When I first met Riley, he was 10 years old. His mom, Rachel had just married my brother-in-law, Ron, making Riley my nephew. We lost Rachel in 2021, and it was a devastating time for all of us, but especially for her kids, Cassie, Riley, and Tucker. When kids lose their mom, they suddenly feel lost, and it’s a long hard road to come back. Nevertheless, these kids have all made a good comeback, even though it has been one of the hardest things they will ever do. I know that as they go through their lives, they will all think of their mom often and strive to make her proud of all they do.

Last Easter, April 20, 2025, Riley married the love of his life, Sierah Martin. They had a son, Ryder Birky together and upon their marriage, Riley officially became stepdaddy to her son, Jace Swan, even though he had really been daddy to him for a long time. They are such a close family, and it is a beautiful thing to see. Riley and Sierah are two of the sweetest people you will ever know. They love their boys and each other, and they are working hard to build a great life for themselves and their boys. Riley fell in love with Sierah from the moment he first saw her, and that will never change. They are soulmates of the forever kind.

Riley has been through some rough times, including a car fire that put him, his brother, and two friends in the hospital for quite a while. Always a fighter, Riley worked hard to come back to his family. He knew he was needed at home. His family was depending on him to not only survive, but thrive. Riley is a great husband and daddy, and these things are all he wants to be. That is part of what makes me so proud of the man he had become, and it’s that part that his mother would be very proud of too. Today is Riley’s birthday. Happy birthday Riley!! Have a great day!! We love you!!