We Walk Into the Old, With Character and Simplicity We Found.

As the seasons, change has come to Lynchburg. The spring flowers have begun to unfold like a deep breath of fresh air, contrary to its prior state of hiding under the shiny white snow. It gladdens me that with those flowers I can now clearly see the sterling smiles of those who I have come close to cherish. This past Saturday three amazing people and I walked the streets of downtown Lynchburg. I could not help but feel the untold stories that the old building so blatantly screamed. The sun shined on the old red bricks as if they had just been laid. So the advenure began with just a few picture of three Canadians that were truthfully a little cold...Joshua Reynolds,Rylie Eisbrenner, and Danielle Morrison. --->

As we spent time together walking and talking I wanted to catch every picture, every spoken word, and every smile and put it in my pocket or hide it in my heart so that the memories would never escape but rather be spoken of with a memorizable grin of the great time spent laughing and letting our imaginations run wild. In this photo below my camera was not intended to be on, -<----but when I turned around it surprisngly took a picture. If I might say so myself it is my favourite picture of that day.

I would like to elaborate a little more on my reasoning for mentioning that I spent this saturday morning with three amazing people...lets begin.

Joshua Reynolds. A kind and beautiful hearted young man with a hug that will make any cloudy day go away, and I truly mean that. At my school Liberty University we have something called convocation (an hour long service), as a student who lives off campus we are not required to attend these services, but I secrelty admit that other than coming into Gods presence with excitment..I look foward to Joshs' hugs. His character and the way he carries himself with such dignity and respect is encouragment to me even though it is something I do not share as often as I should. His presence makes you want to smile and later on a sure laugh.At heart he is a big brother. I hope to have these encouragments and hugs as long as the Lord allows.

Rylie Eisbrenner. This amazing girl came into my life unexpected. I had heard from other people, upon my return to Liberty, of what a great person she was. I would like to report that the tales were true.With excitment I tell you of her. When you walk into a room you can't help but see these precious almond shaped eyes, thus they seem to gleam at every lights glance. Her excitment is toxic, her faith is transparent, and her joy in the Lord is written all over her face.She holds on to truth and sincerity tightly with both hands. Is it possible for someone to inspire you in such a short time? I say...yes.

Danielle Morrison.life at her fullest. This is my definition of this "my cup is half full!" kind hearted girl, or might I say young lady.Her smile makes you forget of the bad and reminds you of the good. Her heart and smile just draws you in and her genuiness,You, just desires to be kept there in her presence.Everytime I have a sad face or a storm hits head on I secretly say to the Lord " Give me her unfailing smile." Her laughter is intriguing in the most precious of ways. Sunshine all the time,even when it is the hardest and I admire that. All about a God who loves people and within that sweet heart is a fire that is burning like a roaring fire.Have you ever met a person that you just know in your heart is special, and you cannot exactly say the right or justified words to describe them? well this is Danielle. A friend that sticks close.

I have been gracefully blessed and nothing less. Life is to be lived and shared with others, I try to tackle that everyday. So this is my story and some of the incredible people in my life.

I conlude Happiness is only real when shared.

Live Out Loud

Gio Marcela