February 8, 2011- Meredith Wilson

Oh Figgy, I wondered when the day would come around that I was challenged to write about you. Mere and I met this past summer when we worked together and got to be co-counselors for the greatest campers in the world. Moonmist4lyfe. Meredith was quite and being the nosey and scheming co-counselor that I was, I would come up with subtle ways to get her to open up and fill me in on all of her dirty, little secrets. (AKA if she and Will Andrews had something going on.) The first night we had our campers dance for us was the night that we first really clicked though; through tears of laughter and painful dance moves(on her end of course, pop, lock and drop it can be dangerous when a trunk is involved) we quickly bonded.


Poor Fig now has to deal with me everyday seeing as how we somewhat live together now, but I am so blessed though to be around such an incredible light for Jesus all the time. Meredith is so strong in who the Lord has made her to be. She isn't afraid to call you out when you are wrong, but never judges you if you tell her the truth. She has a heart that is bigger then most people's I know and her love for the Lord is unbelievable to see and be around. Mere is always interested in how you are doing, and isn't afraid to not sugar coat how she is doing. She challenges me to be in the word and loves me regardless of my actions and mistakes.  


I have learned a lot from being in the presence of Mere over the last few months. The most influential though, is her truthfulness. Her honesty challenges me to be vulnerable right back and to never hold things in because I think they are too ugly to be forgiven and loved. She is always open and willing to share how she is doing, because in that, relationships are built and encouragement sprouts up from people and in situations you never thought possible. Fig I am so lucky to know such an incredible woman of God. Never forget how adored you are and how beautifully crafted you are made by your creator. Thank you for your constant wisdom, encouragement and love. I love you forever.


Micha 6:8
"No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God."