Just some reflection

I wish that walking around with your finger up your nose wasn't so weird. It really would help out so much at this point. My right nostril refuses to quick running. I mean it just keeps going... un-controlled! I know it is a social fop ah and of course uncomfortable. Today has been a strange kind of day... it has been one that makes me appreciate others. I am reminded I don't really deserve any of the days I have lived and tried to enjoy and make best use of. Today also was one that I remembered and appreciated all the great friends God has gifted me with. I want to just name a few and say a bit about why I love them. First and for most because each of them have shown me a piece of God in the way they have lived and treated me...

Nick Cunningham- Much could be said here. He is my best friend... period. He knows me better than I do I think. We seem to communicate without speaking much of the time and is the one that I probably under apprecaite the most (the danger of familiarity) He is a gifted communicator and really desires to be like Jesus. Nick is my encouragement when I think I can't go on. He never allows me to be satisfied where I am. He has chosen wisely in his other half... Amanda. My hat is off to my brother from the corn fields.

Rachel Olshine- Without Rachel who would tell me when I don't match and how weird my hair looks today?? This is a girl who knows my best and worst and I love her for it. We sat and watched TV last night for a bit and I was reminded how much she means to the boys of 282. She is talented, intelligent, jewish :) and laughs enough for us both!

Patrick Boatwright- One of our long lost 282 Brothers. He has had me laughing since day one. One of the most passionate people I know and has a heart as big as his dreams! I look forward to next month when we returns to us. I love this guy.

David Olshine- My mentor, dad away from dad, boss, Rabbi, encourager, my Tychichus, great dad, father and one of my greatest heroes.

Hule Goddard- Hule is the reason I am who I am. He is such an amazing man of God... plus a regular mountain man. Hule is what I want to be like.

Wade Joye- Wade has quickly become a great mentor, encourager, friend and spiritual mentor. I find wise advice and Godly counsel each time I spend time with Wade. He's a man who loves his wife and his God. He is a lot of what I want to be.

Mary Thompson- My beautiful girlfriend. We have more fun than legally possible... It is such a blessing each time I spend time with her hiking, climbing, playing games or just watching a movie. She is my encouragement and challenge both at the same time. She spits scripture like it's her job and she loves Jesus like he's going out of style. She came at just the right time and I enjoy each day we have together.

Casey Null- Casey is an old friend from my high school days in IN. Casey and I were pretty much one person. Always together and always cracking up. I spoke to him on the phone today and it was like putting on your favorite shirt!

Zach White- I've known him since I was crapping my pants (as a baby). Zach is one of the most fun people to do anything with. I miss our days in the dorm room that was too small for two and yet we had three. It is truly too bad Indiana is 12 hours away from here.

Meghan Sanders- One of my best friends who recently got hitched. I could not be more happy for Meghan and Josh. I love them both. She is a joy to work with and a joy to spend time with!

Beau Bailey- A much missed friend! Another who was a comic relief and spiritual challenge. We had some great times together until Anderson stole him :) One of the most talented guys I have ever met!

Britton Smith- My room mate from freshman year at TU. Such an incredible guy who still encourages me each time we speak!

The MT Horeb UMC graudate boys! Andrew, Rob, Michael, etc. These are men like they should be. I have watched them grow into the men God wants them to be. I appreciate their friendship and the fact they still hang with the likes of us!