Dear friends,

I want to start by thanking each of you so much for being in my life. I am thankful daily for God placing each of you in my life. You each have served such an influential purpose in my life.

We have been through so much over the course of our time knowing each other. Some of us have been there through the loss of good friends over the years, or even through the devastation the tornadoes brought to Jacksonville last March. We've been through it all, so to say.

I couldn't imagine going through life with another group of friends, however. I am especially thankful to gather together each Thursday night, and just share life and do life together. Not only that, but we also gather together to grow one another in our faith in Christ.

Coming together to help mold one another in Christ has been so helpful to me. As they say, "Iron sharpens iron." As Christian brothers, we are responsible to help mold one another in Christ. As a small group, I have seen us strive to do that.

I have also seen us come together to pray for each other when they have needs. We always lift one another up and encourage one another through Christ. I am grateful for friends like that.

Thank you for becoming friends who have become family to me. You are extremely appreciated.