No Big Deal

When I found out my sister had decided to attend the same university as I, Spring Arbor, I was beyond angry. We always fought at home and now it would join me in my escape at college. Quickly into our first year together at school, I was shocked to find out that in college that we were actually friends. This was a strange concept to me and reflecting on it, I enjoyed our friendship.

Upon moving to California, I did not expect to see my family but other than once or twice a year. Randi, however, surprised me by her desire to attend graduate school out here. She chose Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, which is about an hour away from where I live. Again, this unexpectedly has been one of the greatest blessings in my life. College were were friends, but in the course of the past of two years, Randi has become one of my best friends. I do not think I would have also chosen Fuller if it would not have been for her wisdom and insight. I would also have also missed getting to watch her grow into a person I immensely respect. I am not sure what I would have done without her. She has been a pillar of strength, a source of comfort, and above all my biggest encouragement. I am not sure how these next years will unfold, but I know that they will never be as great as if she was here.

Randi, I will miss our lunches after class, playing euchre, venting about our struggles with culture, watching Friends, and just hanging out. You have really been a blessing from God, and I am so thankful for you. I hope you stay encouraged in your journey and are confident in your leadership ability because God has created you special. I hope that one day we can live near each other again, even if you are married to Kris. Just kidding, you know I love both of you. I love you, miss you, and watching you graduate I am very very proud of you.

With love of a brother and friend

Jeff