January 2, 2011-Tim Schiller

An unexpected friendship arose simply from Timmy forgetting his shoes in my car, and therefore me picking him up for school entirely too early in the morning-everyday. For the first week or so of car rides, we both sat, exhausted, and angry we were being forced to go to school, only exchanging a few words here and there. But man, by the time we got past those awkward few days, our conversation sparked more easily and was much deeper then normal 6:45AM chats (if those even exist). We began to genuinely inquire about the other's heart and what made it beat. I learned his passions, his struggles, his inability to sleep in his own room after seeing Paranormal Activity, and most importantly I was exposed to a true man of God falling more in love with his creator everyday. Timmy and I began to take escapades away from the campus of West Orange High School to drink coffee or eat lunch or just fellowship with each other. I am truly sorry that because of those trips, neither Timbo nor I exceeded expectations in our classes that year, but I am so grateful for those trips and all the love Christ radiated though Timmy to me in those trips.

The day Timbo stopped needing a ride to school made me realize how much I appreciated his friendship and the time that we had together in the mornings. They blessed me in a way that only the Lord could have known I needed. Timmy challenged me to remember that West Orange High School was a mission field in itself and that I was called there for a reason. He encouraged me to seek out the best in people, and to always look and love.

If you don't know Timmy Schiller- get to know him. If you do know him- get to know him better. Coming home from college for breaks, I am amazed with the growth in his spirit for life and for sharing Christ's love with everybody around him every time. The greatest lesson I have learned from Timbo is to never be too afraid of the consequence to do what you feel is right. His beautiful and fearless way of sharing his faith with others is incredible to witness, and his bold way of keeping the conversation on Christ is inspiring. Thank you Timmy for being a friend and a brother in Christ. I love you forever.

Proverbs 28:1
"The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions."