Griffin
Wow, where to even begin. It's hard to believe your leaving, but I guess I shouldn't be surprised, considering you are... Griffin. You always went for the extreme. Even back in High School. You taught me how to be unbalanced, but in a good way. I was always so stuck in my own world, and never went out of my comfort zone. But, you almost literally pushed me out of it. You pushed the boundaries of Crescenta Valley High School, like how you punched that guy who hit on your sister and you were suspended. You pushed my limits as well. I started testing my limits with you and got so much farther in life than I ever would have on my own. And, when I invited you to start going to VR and the CA ministry, you pushed the boundaries to that and everyone there too.
You were always there for me in high school. I can honestly say that you were my first real best friend I ever had. If I didn't have you carrying me through out senior year, I don't know how I would have gotten by. You taught me so much. Both spiritually, as well as the common and simple strategies of getting through high school and more importantly- GIRLS. I remember literally IMing you as I was breaking up with my only girlfriend in high school: "CRAP CRAP GRIFFIN NOW WHAT DO I SAY!?!?! SHE SAID SHE DOESN'T UNDERSTAND!?!!?" You were always the charmer in high school, and I didn't know any girl who didn't have an interest in you. You taught me the rules to "The game" ;). To be honest, I felt so cool knowing someone so cool and popular. But, I soon learned that those things didn't matter to you. Even more, you were yourself and didn't care what people thought of you. And most of the school thought you were always high or crazy haha. But, I knew who you were. Who you really were. You opened up to me that year, and I felt so privileged because you are such an amazing person. You told me your past, your pain, your struggles, addictions, and problems. And for the first time in my life, I felt myself opening up as well. I shared my anxiety, joy, and life with you. You were the first person to hold me accountable of spiritual disciplines, as well as write in my journal. We had our code name: "Hey did you butta eagle today?"
To see how you have grown so much in the years I've known you. Even this past year. It's such a testimony to me the limits you would go to serve others. You were always a servant, and put others before you. I strive to be like that because of you. God has worked tremendously in your life, and you have been the light of all those bonfires and to many people. God has made you such an amazing man. I'm so glad you have found a great community where you can serve God and others before you leave tomorrow night. To be honest, I was so happy that you started going to Fusion with me, because before I didn't know anyone. Even though i have been going to CA since I was a kid, I still knew no one. So, when you started to attend CA with me I felt so confident. You always gave me confidence. You've done so much to the community and I think you set an amazing example of what a Christian.
So, as you go on that submarine, I don't know what life is going to be like without my buttaeagle. It's going to be so strange not going to be able to call you when ever I have a problem. I'm sad to see you go and don't know how to handle it right now. But, I'm also so happy for you. To see that God is going to use you so much. We always went through our phases: Playing Magic, Yoyos, Pecocking, Video Games, Girls. So I guess, the biggest next step to go to would be the Navy. So, I know this is what you want and that your excited. I'm excited for you too man. God is going to shine you like crazy in this next chapter of your life. God has prepared you to become the man you are today and will use that man to do many things out there. I'll be praying for you a lot. Know you have a family and home here and we are all praying for you and love you so much. So, I wish you all the luck and that God is glorried through you in this next adventure.
Buttereagles for life.
I love you man.
K bye.
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She & Him- Black Hole(Acoustic Cover)by proxas8308 views
G, you will be loved, and missed dearly! all the great and harsh moments we've gone through; all worked us to where we are today. Live on best bud
proxas8 11 months ago