March 13, 2011- Kristine Young

Oh my dear friend, I cannot tell you how much I loved our constant battles of sarcasm and Chinese jokes!! Kristine and I go way back to the good ole' days of choir practice that consisted of us complaining about how much we hated choir without Mr. Redding. We were unbelievably bitter and sassy to all that tried us and looking back at that I can't help but laugh at how ridiculous we were. If I wasn't cracking on how short you were, it was something about how I was surprised you could see me with your eyes all squinted up, yet you never ceased to dish it right back out with ten times the rudeness!!


Kristine and I got really close my junior and senior year of high school when we both began to fall in love with Jesus. We started going to Element together and having incredible conversation instead of doing any type of work in the classes we had together. We got to celebrate with each other in victories and grieve together in our losses. No matter how much we hated situations we were in, we challenged each other to seek the joy out in every situation and for that I am forever grateful. Kristine I cannot tell you how much your encouragement and love meant to me throughout the years. Never forget how perfectly created you are and how adored you are by the King. I love you forever.


Matthew 11:28-30
"Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.""