Day 16: Christy Lawler

"Jump on it....jump on it" were the words, or rather the lyrics that reminded me of Miss Lawler today. These were lyrics to a song we used to do the dance square to at Belle Glade, but more on that later.

Christy is by far one of the most interesting people on the face of the planet. No lie. She is all of these things:

Creative
Zaney
Emotional
Funny
Tenderhearted
Caring
Thoughtful
Sweet
Ghetto
Intelligent
Hard worker
Disciple
Selfless

Christy and I got to know each other by being theatre majors in college (or at least that is what we started out majoring in). At first I really did not think I was going to like her. She is a "director" by nature and so am I. In other words, we both tend to be a little bit on the bossy side! :) Hey! I like to think of us as both being extremely passionate and unwilling to settle. That is true and it sounds better than bossy, yes?

Anyway, once we got past our directorial conflicts, we discovered a great friendship. We have had so many wonderful memories together! We had an awesome road trip to Georgia together, lots of late night projects, dancing on the desks to "Pour some sugar on me" while working on scenographic technique work, beach dates, Belle Mondays, Chipmunk/ghetto voices on an old school recorder, ghetto dancing, and several memories surrounding my recent wedding. I love playing with Christy. We like to have these amazingly deep, emotional, heart conversations while still having a blast.

Belle Glade was a life-changing experience that Christy introduced me to. Some of my fondest memories from college come from hanging out with the kids and leaders there. I was incredibly blessed by that experience.

I miss this girl. I miss our ghetto-ness. I miss being goofy. I miss crying on each other's shoulders! I think Christy needs to make a trip out to Carbondale!!! (Yes??)

Christy,

Thank you for your friendship to me all these years. Thank you for your sincere concern for my life and willingness to be there for me when I needed you. I think you have one of the biggest, most selfless hearts around. You are so creative, not only in your artistic ability, but also in you ability to see "world" problems and form solutions for them. I admire your passion for the Lord and your celebration for all of His work in people's lives. I think your beauty surpasses all worldly standards. I hate being so far away from all of my friends! I want to see you so very soon. Thank you for all you have shown to me, taught me, and reminded me. I love you girly!!

-Murry Beth


Oh, and congratulations on being the only person on the face of the planet who can out creep me. Seriously, that's a big deal.