roommate for life.

This is just a forewarning that this blog entry might be boring to most of you. That's ok. Only read further if you want to know all about an incredibly blessed friendship.

When i was a junior in college, I had the privelege of going on my first C. Summit mission trip. We went to Winston, and I was fairly new to the church and didn't know many people. I DEFINITELY didn't know Sarah Torsell. A leader paired Sarah and I up to be prayer partners for the weekend and the rest is really history. Three years later, I had to watch one of my best friends in the world leave Boone and send her off knowing that her journey to an incredible life was just beginning. In a city apart from me. That was a hard weekend, but I do know that what the Lord has in store for this girl is so amazing and I also know beyond a shadow of a doubt that if you keep pressing in, sweet Sarah, you're going to see in this lifetime things you never thought you'd see. Be encouraged knowing that you are going places. Duke is LUCKY to have you. I am so proud of you and everything that you've walked through and let me be a part of for the last three years and, challenges included, wouldn't trade any of it for the world. You'll always be my 'falling over the couch' friend and I will always be thankful for you!

Where it all began: LoveWinston. We both learned to love that city that weekend and also learned to love each other.
Lots of fun nights with many adventurous endings, and so many more to come.

If you've ever spent 5 minutes or 5 days in Apt. 306, you're familiar with Lincoln. Lincoln is the giraffe statue that is as much of a part of Sarah and I's lives as any close friend or family member. Sarah, Lincoln misses you!

SB, thanks for changing my life. You've had an impact different than any other person and I am grateful that you chose to stick with me throught the rough times so that we could mutually enjoy the 'better times'. You better be doing great things in Raleigh because you're capable of nothing less! I can't wait to continue to celebrate you for the big things that will happen in the next few years.

If you need a reminder: Keep breathing. Keep believing. Keep loving. And always know that we might be seperated by some miles now, but I am and always will be 'just across the hall'. Love you roommate for life.