At times God brings people into your life that hold a special place in your heart. I love when a friendship is created that is just a little different.
Brady is one of those friends. At 16 (almost 17!), he is basically the little brother I never had. I had the privilege of interning alongside him for a month in Costa Rica. From the moment I met him, I knew there was never going to be a dull moment with him around.
For four weeks we ate, worked, worshiped, prayed, played, talked, laughed, and lived life in the same place. Countless hours spent in conversation, both in English and Spanish!
I remember the evening we were sitting on our intern director's couch...fighting. Fighting the way siblings fight. I said something, he shoved me with his foot, I spilled my coffee, I yelled, he yelled.... all while laughing. Or the many times he ate my food... because he was always eating. Or walking to Wal-Mart and then back in the rain.
But there were serious times too... the time I helped him brainstorm for his devotional, or talks about his girlfriend and the future, or even theology.
Brady is crazy. There is simply no way around that fact. But, amongst the joking, laughing, and odd comments, he is pretty cool. He has a sensitive heart and is always eager to learn. He dreams big, loves big, and lives big. You are guaranteed to be laughing and smiling within five minutes of being around him.
I am so very grateful that God allowed our paths to cross. I love the brother-sister (and at times mother-son) relationship we have. I am blessed by his energy, encouragement, and endless amounts of jokes. Thanks to him I now love country music. And thanks to him I now say really weird things at times.
I miss spending time with this goof, I miss laughing till I cry, I miss getting frustrated at what he thinks sometimes, and I miss talking about God.
Brady, I am excited for what God has for your future and how He is going to minister to people through you. Keep your eyes focused on running this "race" of life to glorify Jesus. So excited to hang out on the 30th!
Ciao mae!
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