I am officially a Junior in college. Holy cats time flies. Sophomore year was a journey to say the least, but here I am on the other side, better than I was yesterday.
I had the awesome opportunity of living with two of the most fantastic ladies in the entire world, Rebecca and Bekah. They are my side kicks, my tough love, and my best friends. But if I'm going to be completely honest, I can't say that these last 9 months have all been butterflies and rainbows. In fact, there was a lot of conflict and struggle-- busy schedules, transferring shenanigans, different personalities. Boom.
But we were brought together by none other than our Father, so we were in it for the long haul...we are in it for the long haul. R.F.R.
But we were brought together by none other than our Father, so we were in it for the long haul...we are in it for the long haul. R.F.R.
And only about two months ago, we had met our match...
At the beginning of the year, the three of us decided to join a Bible study to be more involved in our church and grow in our faith. We met many fantastic humans (my favorite) and started to build relationships with them. Right at the end of the year, we had some additions to the B-Studs group...some rando ginger from Northwestern and his best friend. Little did we know that this would be the start to the two best months of our Sophomore year.
So here's to you Josh, Ryan, and David:
It's not everyday you have the opportunity to meet a solid dude who is polite, genuinely cares, brings out the best in you, AND loves the Lord with all their heart-- and I met three. The Lord is so good. And as you've been a major blessing in my life, you've really done wonders for my relationship with Rebecca and Bekah. I've always been a bit of a wild child (them not so much), but you kids could care less about what people think about you; you're here to live life to the fullest. Because of your actions and attitudes, my roommates and I have been able to model that...and boy have we ever. There are things we do together now that we would've NEVER done before; you've changed us for the better. I truly believe God put you three in our lives right when we needed you most. We are a family now, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
It's not everyday you have the opportunity to meet a solid dude who is polite, genuinely cares, brings out the best in you, AND loves the Lord with all their heart-- and I met three. The Lord is so good. And as you've been a major blessing in my life, you've really done wonders for my relationship with Rebecca and Bekah. I've always been a bit of a wild child (them not so much), but you kids could care less about what people think about you; you're here to live life to the fullest. Because of your actions and attitudes, my roommates and I have been able to model that...and boy have we ever. There are things we do together now that we would've NEVER done before; you've changed us for the better. I truly believe God put you three in our lives right when we needed you most. We are a family now, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Thank you-- which isn't nearly good enough for how grateful I truly am.
And then there was Saturday...
Talk about heartbreak.
The only comfort I have is knowing that the Lord brought us together for a reason, so He'll keep us together...regardless of the changes in our lives or states that separate us. Let's be real, true love never dies. And we have Jesus. Doesn't get much more promising than that.
I am 1/6 of a perfect family, designed and joined together by God Himself. You all are my better halves...well, sixths if you will. I love you all.
I am so blessed.
"Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Father."
- James 1:17
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