March 22, 2011- Anna Herring

MICO!! Oh man, I never could have imagined our journey together from the moment I met you, but I am so thankful for every second that I have been able to spend with you. Anna Herring. Truly, every time I hear her name I cannot help but either grin ear to ear or bust out laughing. There are no words to describe the love I have for her and the joy that she brings to my life. Her spirit is one of a kind and unbelievable to be around. I have never felt more encouraged by any other person in my life and looking back on the summer, it reminds me how beautiful the Lord's plan is and how silly it is for me to try and figure it out. 

I met Anna the first day of staff week and could not have been more excited to teach archery with her all summer. I was amazed at how wonderfully inspiring her faith was and beyond thrilled to learn from her wisdom and knowledge of the Lord. She has such a sweet personality that is guaranteed to build you up and encourage you to climb the mountain in front of you and never give up on the task the Lord has given you. She has some of the best one-liners I have ever heard and whenever I hear the name, "Will" I can only imagine her drawing it out in her precious accent that never ceased to make me laugh. Anna, thank you for being such an incredible woman of God and having the courage and boldness to identify yourself in Him alone. Thank you for worshiping, praying, reading and learning along side with me all summer and I pray that the Lord will keep you in my life daily. I love you forever.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 

"Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus."