Gap R,
Wow you’ve been the best adventure. We’ve laughed. We’ve cried. We’ve loved. We’ve danced. We’ve grown. From awkward dance battles at training camp to spontaneous dance worship sets, it’s been a joy to walk with you.
You’ve shown me fun in the purest form. Random dance sessions. Blowing bubbles with strangers. Exploring cities for street art. Trying new food. Kickball, soccer, and frisbee games. Inflatable waterpark shenanigans. Laughing about nothing. You know how to have fun.
You’ve shown me love in the most innocent, intentional ways. Boxing panda shirts. Bouquets of flowers. Back scratches. Asking me on dates. Cuddles. Checking my hair for lice. Encouraging me in my dreams. Inviting me to sweet adventures. Buying me chocolate chip biscuits from Texas chicken. Walking me to the park to play with my friends. You know how to love.
You’ve shown me growth by walking it out. Stepping into freedom. From stiff worship sessions to bold declarations, beautiful words from the lord, and unique songs being sung. Having hard conversations with me and with others. Learning what it means to love others genuinely. Seeing you seek out individuals outside of ministry hours. Learning your identity and the things you put your worth in. You have grown into so much beauty that the Father has covered you in. You know how to push into growth.
I can’t believe I have to leave you, but I really can’t believe that I get to know you. I love knowing your hearts. I love knowing your unique laughs. I love knowing your stories. I love the cries of “Zibbbayyyy” whenever I walk into the room.
So here’s to you.
Here’s to all the amazing things you’ll continue to do without me. Here’s to the beautiful life you get to live, traveling the world and loving on people. Here’s to your depth and your fun. Here’s to a fruitful 6 more months on the field. Here’s to the beautiful squad the Lord has knitted together for you. Here’s to the depth, vulnerability, and growth that y’all will continue to push each other towards. Here’s to the family that y’all have cultivated.
I get all kinds of emotional thinking about leaving you, but I get even more emotional thinking about the beautiful things that the Lord has (and will continue to) cultivate in others lives, including my own, because of you. It’s been an honor to lead you and learn from you.
Words really can’t do it justice, but know that I genuinely love y’all. I mean it. Go do good things.
All the mistletoe kisses,
Zibbyyyyyy
P.S. I’m still just a FaceTime call away 😉
