You Will Be Safe In His Arms

Friday was a hard day for me this last week. 7 years ago on December 9th I was driving back to school and I got a phone call I will never forget. My sweet friend called to tell me that one of my close friends had tried to commit suicide and was in ICU. My heart stopped. That very morning he came over to me and told me he loved me and thanks for being such a great friend. Little did I know it would be the last time I ever heard those words from him. On December 10th Bryan went home to be with our Father.

Freshman year of Highschool I was the new kid. I had been homeschooled up until 9th grade and didn't know anyone that first day of school. Brian was one of the first people I met at North. He had a smile that could light up the room and the personality to match. We quickly became friends. He always made me smile. Every time he was around I knew how much he cared. He never let a moment go by that you didn't know how much he cared about you.

Brian changed my life. After losing him I stopped living just for the heck of it. I started cherishing every moment with those I loved. Nothing seemed more important than a relationship with God and other people. Little things stopped getting to me so much and if it wasn't a life or death situation I learned to let it go cause it just isn't worth being upset over. Seven years later and Bryan still crosses my mind all the time. He reminds me to love without looking back and cherish every moment with those I love.

This Christmas hug your loved ones a little tighter. Never hesitate to tell someone you love them and love as deeply as you know how. Live each moment like it's your last and be so thankful for your blessings that it hurts. We never know how long we have or when this life will be just a memory.

Brian,
I still miss you and your sweet smile every day. Can't wait to see you again! Rest in His arms friend!
With all my heart,