January 16, 2011- Nina Riggio

If you ever went to camp Merri-Mac, there was probably a point in your life that you wanted to be Nina Riggio. Let's be honest: she's really cool. I'm two years older then her and (not that it's hard to be, but) she is WAY cooler then I will ever be. Nina is one of those people you hear about from everyone else, and she is built up to be the most rad person ever, then you meet her and she's way more rad then people built her up to be. In case you couldn't tell from this first little blurb of nonsense, I think Nina Riggio is incredible.

The best part about Nina isn't that she climbs rocks like a champ, or that she is way to trendy for me to walk next to. The best part about Nina is her heart. Her heart is one of the most beautiful things I have ever had the opportunity to get to know, and if you haven't had a conversation with her, I highly recommend you take the time to. She has this incredible gift of making you feel as important as God intended you to be, which is something most humans are sadly not used to. She is genuinely interested in who you are and how you became they way you did. She looks closely to people's hearts and listens intently to everything you say, regardless of whether you find it profound or not. Nina has a way of making you feel loved, simply because you are who God formed you to be.

The thing I love most about Nina though, is her spirit. Her spirit is unbelievable to watch leading others toward the Lord. She lives each day with other's in mind above herself, and never mentions the negative in another person. I hope to be a friend like Nina is someday, and to make other's feel the way she makes me feel. Nina, you are incredible, beautiful and such a light in the dark world we live in. Continue to strive for what the Lord puts on your heart, and never forget how precious you are to him. Stay true to who you are in Christ and never be afraid to be bold. Take the courage I know you have, and use it to please your creator. I love you forever Nina.

Joshua 1:9
"This is my command-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. "