I'm not one to get all sappy and emotional, but my best friend left for his mission today! I'm so beyond excited for him, and his willingness to serve. He's been such an amazing example to me on how to love others, and how to put others first. It's been hard trying not to cry every time I was on the phone with him for the past month, and being supportive. I'm definitely going to miss singing Disney songs with him, dancing in the car, making food just cause, seeing him at Disneyland, talking on the phone for at least an hour almost everyday, teasing him about kisstix, going bridge jumping, going up to Salt Lake City for the day, going on (many) dates, junior prom, him making hash-browns, talking about Disneyland, watching Monsters University, learning how to whip and nae nae, going on Origination, exploring Canal Street in NYC, his bug scenarios, going on drives, listening to "Georgia on my Mind", playing volleyball and nerf "wars" at Zippi's house, and just hanging out. I am so beyond grateful that our Mom's met at the nail salon at the beginning of Junior year, and that they had us meet in Wentz's chemistry class. I'm glad that we could learn stoichiometry together, because not gonna lie that was a painful thing to learn in that class. I'm so so so glad he asked me to Junior Prom, and not to mention with all Disney things! I'm so grateful that he asked me in the hallway to come eat with him and his friends, when I was alone.
I've learned so much from him, and from his example to me. I'm grateful for this friendship that I hope will last a longggggg time. Sadly I won't see him right when he gets home, I'll be on my mission (if I decide to go) and so I'll see him in 2 1/2 years. That's actually how long we've known each other, so I'm sure it will go by fast :) Nothing has ever been so exciting, saddening, and thrilling. Missions bring people closer to God, and to Christ. They are a huge time commitment (roughly 18 months - 2 years) but they're extremely worth it. I started my mission papers, and if everything goes well, I'll be leaving next year to go serve the Lord. I'm in awe of all the amazing examples of missionaries I've seen in my life, and the sacrifice they give to go serve the Lord. They leave family and friends so that others can be with their friends and family for eternity. It's quite beautiful that young single adults would do something like this. And I'm forever grateful for my best friend for going, and I know he's going to do great things, and change lives! See ya in 2 Elder Gregory.
