I understand that change happens for a reason. I also understand most good things come to an end. But I can't say either of those make me truly happy.Yesterday I came to the hard reality that one of my students who truly is like a little brother to me will be moving back with his mom. Granted he is not moving to the other end of the earth...being an hour away is still going to change things. Obviously we won't get to hang out as much nor will he be at Campus Life. But regardless it won't change who much I care for this kid.
You often question what can someone younger than me teach me...it isn't possible to learn from a kid. I would totally disagree. This kid taught me to question what I believe so that I know I am standing on the truth, he encouraged me to reach beyond what is here and now and dream bigger about the future, I learned that age doesn't matter when it comes to learning from others, he allowed me to see that there is a reason for sharing in everyday life. For the first time I felt as if I truly made an impact on a young persons life...but in that he impacted mine. It hasn't been long and I really don't want him to leave because I don't feel like we are done with what we started but change happens, this is for the best. What I learned here I must not apply with others. The memories may fade but the impression will last strong. So, with the shedding of a few tears I wish my kid bro the best of luck and tell him that I know he is going to do many amazing things in his life. Thank you Andrew for entering into life with me...this truly is what its all about.
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Bro, theres not much to say to describe how i feel. i wonder how on earth i can leave you, and then something dad or kelly, or step monster says that just brings me back to yearning to leave. i know that missing you will be the hardest part, but you gotta know i wouldn't be doing this, much less considering it, if i truly could not be here anymore. i only hope that you have learned as much from me, as i have from you, from you i learned that there are other ways to share god, then by beating people over the head. i learned that if you want to make a difference you need to walk the faith that you claim. i learned that god works in mysterious ways, to the point of who your step sister dates. i learned that god has a plan for all of us, even if its hard to accept, we are always following in his path, if we just allow him to lead. i have learned so much more form you bro, and i want you to know, that you have been more of a father/ brother/ best friend/ mentor/ teacher/ and companion. and i thank god for you every day. love you bro-
Andrew
That truly is what it's all about.
My prayer for Andrew is that he is able to share via phone, net whatever how he has told the life-changing story to someone God has set for him back with his Mom. Multiplication....kingdom building...big party in Heaven...blessing on you Andrew!
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