January 28, 2011- Mary Becker Menendez

Double Becker Bus, I don't know if I got my point across this summer, but I love you. MBM is one of the sweetest people you will ever have the chance to meet. I wish I could say it was weird for me to befriend a sixteen year old that quickly, but alas, I befriended thirteen year olds that quickly so it wasn't abnormal at all. MBM has a way of listening and absorbing things that is far beyond her age. She is wise and responsible, but is never opposed to some "kate miller" fun, which may seem contradictory, but she manages it with flare!


From the second I had my first real conversation with the DBB, I knew she was one of a kind. Her sweet spirit was inviting and easy to talk to, and her love for others was so beautiful to see. Between the archery classes, trips to trading post, worship sessions in guitar, sunnyside/dreams prom dancing and scheming our way to dinner- the DBB and I had some great times that quickly lead to incomparable memories. She has an incredible gift that few other girls her age do; the gift of discernment and the willingness to listen to others before telling them about herself. It is such an uncommon trait of a girl her age, and leads to such maturity I am blown away by her. 


The thing I have learned from Mary Becker, is one that still stuns me to realize that she taught me. We as humans, often get caught in the selfish mindset that the world somehow revolves around us, and that our struggles are way more important then anyone else's. The DBB has an unbelievably mature gift of selflessness and putting others far beyond herself. It is beautiful to witness and incredibly encouraging to see in a girl of her age. It gives me such hope for those her age and even younger, that they may find the joy and the wonderful gift she has found in Christ. DBB, I am so proud of you and so thankful that I know you. Your joyfulness is wonderful and I encourage you to keep seeking out the Lord in all that you do. Stay strong in who you are and never give up your relationship with Him for anything or anyone. I love you forever Mary Becker.


1 Timothy 4:12
"Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity."