Where do I even begin? Who do I start with? They've all impacted me so differently. I couldn't put it in a list of most important to least...it's just not possible.
I guess we start with the obvious. The other person to the word /we/. None other than Tobster. Now I've got to figure out where to even begin with this amazing young lady. When I first met Tobi I didn't think it'd work. I'm sorry...she was just too crazy. How could one even get through to her? She was always laughing and always happy and could never seem to just be angry. But alas...God had other plans. She's the closest person I've got here and I wouldn't have it anyway. She's been there for me when I've needed to cry, when I've needed to laugh, or when I've just needed to sit with someone in silence. Her beautiful personality, that yes seems crazy at first, is absolutely stunning and I can't even begin to describe what a beautiful and wonderful woman God has created. Fortunately for me I won't be split up from her for the full 9 months, spending one of those months in St. Petersburg exploring with her! I can't wait. Love you Tobi. -attempts to tackle-
Amber. Yes...your sister and I discuss your...beauty at the gym. But I want to tell you that your personality outshines everything. From what I can tell you're hilarious and I'm glad we met this year. I can't wait to get to know you better throughout the time we have together in St. John's. You remind me of my sister for some reason and you seem like you know what you want. Which...in life...is a really good thing. I pray that God will lead you in the direction he wants you to take and that you'll stay strong in your faith. Everything will work out in your years to come! Just trust in the Lord.
Justin. We haven't hung out a lot, but I have to say from our little conversations we have had, whether it be at church, at the gym or at Tim's, you're an awesome guy. Tobi and I often joke that you're like a big brother, which is always a good thing seeing as we're both missing those figures in our lives. Thanks for being there to cheer us up and just have a good time. Praying you get into Engineering this coming year and that Jason will be there so you're not alone in the dreadful faculty that seems to eat up every engineers life.
Brit. Where do I start? Your bubbly self has pushed me through so many boundaries this semester and I'm soooo happy that we started going to the gym together. Honestly I bet we never would have been this close had we not set our goal to go three times a week. And that would have certainly made a very depressing and difficult semester. You've pushed me to new limits and brought forth a joy in my life that I have long forgotten. I don't know what I'm going to do without you in Russia, but I'll certainly be pleased to return and see you again. You look amazing and I can't wait to see those toned muscles whether it be in the summer or next winter. I'm already counting down the days from when I'll be able to see you again....even though I haven't even left yet haha.
Liz. Oh Liz. My roommate of two years. The roommate has kept me sane in the most insane times. The best roommate I've ever had. A friend who's gone through an extreme amount of trials and tribulations in her life and come through them a beautiful woman. I pray that you will have the joys in your life that you deserve and that you will find all the happiness God has planned for you. I know that I'll keep in touch with you and am more than depressed by the fact that I won't see you when I return in January to St. John's. However I'm sure it won't be the last I see of you and sometime in the future we will meet up once again. Thank you for everything you've done for me and all the times I've ranted and gone crazy over the smallest things. You've been a big support in my life and I couldn't express my appreciation enough.
Ira. Unfortunately I don't have the time to go into detail about how amazing of a woman you are. Your jokes, your happiness, your personality. It all shows how creative God really is. I love seeing you and hearing the stories of your life. You sure have had an interesting path and I know that it's extremely difficult sometimes. But I want you to remember that there are many out there who love you and need you in their lives to help them get through the days. You may not feel like you have an impact on people sometimes, but trust me you do. And it helps. It's helped me see things more brightly and get through trials. You've given me some wonderful advice for my trip to Russia and I greatly appreciate it. Don't forget to write a list of things I can bring back for you!
Julia. You are like a mother away from a mother. And that isn't a bad thing. I know it might get on your nerves when everyone calls you the mother, but it's a beautiful and unique thing. You keep us thinking rationally and remembering that life isn't a game and we do need to be serious about some things. But then you have these moments where you laugh about the funniest little thing, and I can't help but laugh with you and know that inside there's a kid just like the rest of us who are so immature it's not even funny. Living together next year sure will be an adventure...but I'm bound to make it an awesome one and am more than thrilled to be calling you my roomie! ;) Hoping that thesis works out for you and that your summer here will be blessed...even if most people are away. You're a strong woman and I'm positive you can get through anything. Just think of all the hectic dinners we've planned and how well they've all worked out!
Keegan. Or should I say grampy? Another friend I don't even know where to begin with. I don't even know where I'd be without you. Stepping into Faith Bible Chapel I was terrified to start another life somewhere I knew no one. And who was there to greet my family and me, but you? You've made my experience in St. John's absolutely incredible. You've helped me through some tough things and I'm sure they won't be the last things to come. Your walk with God encourages me to strive to work on my walk with God. The things you pull off, the people you talk to and the way you've affected so many people's lives just blows me away. I can't thank you enough for the things you've done and the amount of rides you've given me everywhere haha. Hoping the salmon fishing goes wonderfully this summer and you get to make that fishing video that /everyone/ will be dying to watch. ;)
Brad. Every time someone mentions you I can't help but smirk. You're one of a kind. First you remind me of my brother in law, into all the rocks and what not, but then you're a completely different person from anyone I've really ever met. You were the first person I'd met from Canada who hadn't experienced most things I had taken for advantage growing up. It opened my eyes to see that not everyone grew up with the same kind of life I had growing up in a city. It makes my life seem kind of boring haha. I can't imagine all the new experiences you've had this year and hope you have an awesome summer to come.
Charity. We didn't get to hang out a lot the past two years, and I imagine that's because of our conflicting schedules. However you're also one of a kind. Your personality is rich and beautiful and I'd love to spend more time with you getting to know you. I love your connection with animals and completely get where you're coming from. I'm positive God has great plans for you and I'm praying that you'll stay strong with him. By the time I'll get back you'll be done school and doing what you love! So jealous haha.
Ashlee. The one who I have tried and tried to meet up with time and time again. It's so unfortunate my semester has been absolutely insane, because I honestly think we'd get along quite well. From the pictures you have on facebook (not that I was creepin' or anything), it looks like you've had quite some experiences. I'm excited to meet up with you this week and finally get to just sit and chat and get to know you a bit more. I wish I had a vehicle here so that I might make things a little easier for you by giving you drives to the different events we have. I sure hope you'll be here when I return in January and maybe we'll get to hang out a bit more then!
Daniel A. Yes I have to put your last initial...due to the fact I know a ton of Daniel's here. I can't believe this is your last week in St. John's. It seems like we just met a few weeks ago at Faith. I want to thank you for the things you've shown me in your walk with God that have seemed to occur in my life the past year and a half. Your testimony has helped me get through some struggles and I know God has a path laid out for you. It may not be evident right now, but just wait, be patient and know that God has everything in control. It'll all work out in the end, whether you become a crazy prof or a writer. It's all sorted out.
Nicole. My traveling missionary. I can't even explain how much I've missed you the past year. There have been times I've broken down in a messy heap wishing you were here. I've kept you in my prayers and so far God has answered by keeping you safe and well and funded. You have influenced my life in so many ways just by going on this mission, the amount of faith it takes one to just get up and leave their life to go and further the kingdom of God. You're simply amazing and I love you for it. I cannot wait to see you in January. Like...watch out cause I'll probably end up bowling you to the ground.
Amanda. Another young lady I would have loved to spend more time with this year. By the time I come back next year we will have lots of time to meet for coffee and hang out finally. Your a beautiful woman who maybe a lot of people don't know that well. But I sure hope that they want to get to know you, because I think your absolutely wonderful. I know life can be rough at times, but you just keep plowing through and I admire you for that. I'm praying for you often that God keeps giving you the strength you need to keep on plowing through and staying strong. Also...I think you should do some recording because your voice is absolutely breath taking!
Kristine. So I found it hard coming from Alberta to Newfoundland, and most people thought I was crazy. But I can't imagine what people thought when you told them you were moving to Canada. The strength that must have taken....I can't imagine. I'm glad that we did get to hang out some this past year and hope to see you guys in January as well. I enjoy having you over and listening to your stories. Your laugh makes me laugh and you're a beautiful young lady with a ton of potential in whatever you choose to do!
Ramsey. Ok let's just get one thing out there. The prank with the lock on my bag (I'm guessing that was you)....was way lamer than my shaving cream/razor prank. So good try, but you lose. And it's not over by the way. So you'd better watch out. Otherwise I have to say you've definitely made my last two semesters a bit more bearable. I'm so glad I can joke around with someone here like I do with my cousins back home. You and Josh are like big brothers, always bugging and teasing us and I don't think I'll ever get tired of it. Thanks for putting up with my cooking and Tobi and my crazy antics. I can only imagine all the pranks I'll have thought up by the time I get back to St. John's.
Josh. I probably could have put you up in Ramsey's little blurb haha. Definitely a big brother and I love the fact that you're dating the one I find quite serious out of the group I hang with here. I can't believe you graduate next year....that freaks me out. I feel like we should either graduate the same year or me before you for some reason haha, I don't even know why. Oh well you'll win that race. And then I was telling Julia today you should probably just get married and have kids and have a big house with a white picket fence. On a serious note though I do want to say thanks for dealing with me and Tobi. You always make me laugh about something ridiculous you're doing or have done.
Becca. Thanks for inviting me to your healthy lifestyles group. At first I thought I was signing up for just an hour of boredom, but I actually enjoyed the sessions I have been able to make it to. On another note you're a wonderful friend to have. Your generous personality pushes me to try and be more like you. I don't want to sound like I'm repeating myself, but I do want to say you are a beautiful young lady and again God definitely has a strong path for you in the future. I hope that he continues to bless you and that you'll be happy wherever you end up.
Jason. The tall young man I thought was brand new to Faith until someone mentioned who your siblings were. Sorry if I was a bit imposing when we first met, just wanted to make sure you weren't left out and lonely haha. I don't even know where to start with you either. You're definitely a character I've never met before. A Jason Borne right out of the movies. If that's what you want to be. I'm surprised you haven't lost your mind yet on Tobi or I through the year, your patience is quite something. Something I hope we can all strive for. Thanks for the good times this year and thanks for informing me that it would take a long time to walk to the Bell Island Ferry...I was actually considering it earlier this year.
Daniel B. Again initials are key to this name. You've been quite the light during my time in St. John's. You've brought up numerous good points at bible study and whenever I happen to run into you. You're always asking how I'm doing and if there's anything that needs prayer. I appreciate it beyond words and am thankful that God has created such a young man as yourself. Your devotion towards your faith and God encourages me in my walk and reminds me of what I need to set my focus on sometimes. Thanks for that.
Gabe. Again I probably could have put you with Ramsey and Josh haha. Another joker who brightens my day whenever I get to see them. I wish you could come out to more events, but I understand with the Navy and school things get busy. I hope you have an amazing time in B.C. and think you should just hop over to Alberta and see how much better it is than allllll the provinces combined. Hah. And by the time I get back to St. John's I expect you to be holding the dinner parties, mister navy chef.
That was long....and I don't expect anyone to read the whole thing. I just felt like saying a few thank you's and letting you all know that I appreciate you all individually and as a group. You are my family away from my immediate family and I love you all very very much. Now I'm going to end this off before it gets anymore sappier and I begin to get tears in my eyes.Love ya'll.
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