Hello everyone! Today's Guest Blogger is Josh and I's good friend Jessica Campbell aka "cake-cutter". I hope you all enjoy her post and don't forget- 21 days till Christmas!!!
Brooke
I would like to take this opportunity to share what astonishing people Josh and Brooke are! Both of these individuals have had a major impact in my life, and I’m positively sure that they have had an impact in the lives of many others. But first, I will give you the scoop on how I know these two love birds!
I met Josh my freshman year of college during intramural softball season while playing for the Great Bambinos. He was always so very encouraging to every team member, even though some of us (and I mean me) weren’t quite so good. I was still treated like a valuable member of the team… black eye and all (this was an injury I acquired during our first practice while trying to catch a fly ball, and then I was made catcher. Coincidence? I think not). We were also in the same Chemistry class, which is where I met Brooke but it’s not time for that story yet. I’d say that is when I really started to get to know Mr. Ketch. Anyway, Josh has been helpful in many times throughout the last three years. I can recall him helping my roommates and I move furniture into our new house, driving out to I-35 to change my flat tire, trimming a bush at my house, helping put a trampoline together, cleaning my grandmother’s gutters in the middle of a hot summer and so many more things. What I’m trying to say about Josh is that he has a heart for people that will stop at nothing. He portrays God’s love tremendously. It’s not often that I hear anything negative come from Josh. He’s always there for his friends and family. In being around him and his family out at his grandpa’s farm, I can see how important family is to him. Thank you Josh for everything you have ever done for my roommates and I! We are extremely grateful, and I feel immensely blessed to have you as a good friend!
I met Josh my freshman year of college during intramural softball season while playing for the Great Bambinos. He was always so very encouraging to every team member, even though some of us (and I mean me) weren’t quite so good. I was still treated like a valuable member of the team… black eye and all (this was an injury I acquired during our first practice while trying to catch a fly ball, and then I was made catcher. Coincidence? I think not). We were also in the same Chemistry class, which is where I met Brooke but it’s not time for that story yet. I’d say that is when I really started to get to know Mr. Ketch. Anyway, Josh has been helpful in many times throughout the last three years. I can recall him helping my roommates and I move furniture into our new house, driving out to I-35 to change my flat tire, trimming a bush at my house, helping put a trampoline together, cleaning my grandmother’s gutters in the middle of a hot summer and so many more things. What I’m trying to say about Josh is that he has a heart for people that will stop at nothing. He portrays God’s love tremendously. It’s not often that I hear anything negative come from Josh. He’s always there for his friends and family. In being around him and his family out at his grandpa’s farm, I can see how important family is to him. Thank you Josh for everything you have ever done for my roommates and I! We are extremely grateful, and I feel immensely blessed to have you as a good friend!
So, as I mentioned earlier, I met Brooke in Chemistry class my sophomore year. The first thing I think of about that time is Brooke’s granny’s banana bread and other goodies that she used to bring to class and share. What scrumptious memories those are! Brooke is also my sister through Phi Lamb, which is where I would say that I got to know her best. Brooke and I also are beloved co-workers. We’ve had many laughs that no one else may laugh at, but it always gives me something to look forward to when climbing up five flights of steep stairs. I know when I walk in the door panting like I just hiked Pike’s Peak and then to Russia and back that Brooke’s beautiful, smiling face will greet me. She is a great co-worker! And I absolutely love working with a fellow Christian that can help me maintain a Christ-like attitude. Brooke and I definitely have our adventures at Continuing Edumacation as the Social Communications Department Co-Heads. We take delight in spreading love and flyers around the office. Not only is Brooke a great, encouraging co-worker, but she is also an amazing friend who I know I can confide in about many things and get a good, honest opinion that is always considerate and helpful. She shows care and concern about things going on in my life, which is more appreciated than anyone could ever know. So, thank you Brooke for being you. I am tremendously blessed beyond words that God has placed you in my life to bring many smiles and loud laughs. I always enjoy being around you and love you dearly!
It has been a blessing to see Brooke and Josh as a couple! They both have such amazing hearts and dedicated lives to God, and it is always evident in their lifestyles and actions toward others. Both of these individuals have made an impact on my life that has definitely been for the good of things. I don’t think my life would be the same without them because I would have no furniture in my house or a trampoline, and I would be dead on the side of the road. I would most likely not enjoy work as much as I do now and I would certainly not be a co-head of a department! All of these things have been significant enough to mean so much to me. I’m glad that I’ve been able to serve them back with hot tea after a chilly bike ride or share a delightful free Chick-fil-A sandwich with both of them.
Words can never express how much gratitude I have for Josh and Brooke! I praise God that He has put them in my life and that each of them are so in tune with His will to have found each other and set an amazing example as a Christian couple that keeps God in the center of everything. I enjoy this blog, too. I love being able to keep up with what God is showing them in their lives. It is not only inspirational, but it’s also hilarious sometimes. Please don’t get rid of it! For my sake at least!
I will be praying for you two as you continue down this road of engagement and into marriage. Thank you for everything you do and just for being who you are and letting God truly lead you through a life that glorifies Him and the kingdom!
“This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.” John 15:12-15
I will be praying for you two as you continue down this road of engagement and into marriage. Thank you for everything you do and just for being who you are and letting God truly lead you through a life that glorifies Him and the kingdom!
“This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.” John 15:12-15
