February 28, 2011- Rachel Jordan

Ray Jay, my sweet baby Cha-Cha chief, I dearly miss your presence in my life. I guess our friendship starts back in dreams when I told you all about eighth-grader and we bonded over the love of the good 'ole red and gray. We really got close the following summer and years that came afterwards, when we got to lead the tribe to victory of the coveted banner with song, dance, red hats, 10's and banner drills. You are one of the few who will ever understand exactly how much that moment meant to all of us and how close we grew to each other because of love for our common ground.


It is crazy to remember sometimes that there is a plan for absolutely everything. You are an incredible example of trust and knowing that perseverance in your relationship with Christ will in time explain everything. Every struggle, loss, and seemingly unnecessary mountain you have to climb will seem so beautiful and perfect because of all that you learned along the way. Ray Jay stay strong when it doesn't seem possible and always remember how adored you are by your creator. Continue to seek out the joy in every situation and know that Christ is always on your side. I love you forever.


James 1:2-4
"Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing."