Dear Em,Turning 30 this year does feel significant. We are officially leaving behind our childhood and adolescent years and embracing adulthood. Oh, I know we've been adults for awhile now, but I really feel it this year, don't you? Let's pause and go back 11 years to the fall of '99 when a group of us became known as the 3A girls.
We were full of spunk and girly giddiness. We formed a fast sisterhood doing everything together-eating at Melton, going to the beach and to Chapel, choosing a church, reading philosophy, doing Tae-bo, watching movies, having a major indoor water fight, winning the Santa Lucia suite decorating contests years in a row, painting a sheet to hang in the lounge, dying/highlighting/cutting hair, playing a game of powder-puff, anticipating and attending candle-lightings, throwing bridal showers-and squealing with embarrassment at our own, and eventually planning weddings.
We shared clothes (I loved your closet-thank you!), food, classes, memories, insights, personal discoveries, tears (stinking boys!), laughter, and hopes.
Some of my favorite memories of you are as follows:sleep-waitressing, teaching me "Gopher-Girls," watching Runaway Bride (and countless other chick flicks) together, working through the ED program with you, road-tripping to see an away football game-we stopped to "pee" in the cornfield, visiting your family in OH, witnessing your wedding, and you sweetly caring for me the day of my wedding.
You were my listening ear and shoulder to cry on. You challenged me to grow spiritually and modeled discipleship as you mentored many girls. You were an excellent example of a teacher merging your sweet, tender, caring spirit, with your creative, silly, fun side to create enticing meaningful lessons.
I so enjoyed learning along side you, and living with you. I treasure the time we had.
I look at your blog and see the wife and mother you have become and am immensely proud of you-knowing you serve them with love, seeking to glorify God in all you do. My sweet sister from Suite 3A-May God bless you richly in this 30th year of your life. May you experience peace, joy, love, excitement, spiritual growth, and contentment in abundance. I love you.
Sincerely, your Gopher Girl partner-Rachel Gaspar
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