Curry Chicken and Frozen Pizza: The story of Scott and JJ
The sparkle in her eye is a window into her heart, the smile on his face is worth more than a thousand words, and their lives have become intertwined like their fingers. Laughter is their constant companion and its sure to serve as sunlight on the rainy days that come. I’ve struggled to try to paint what I see in their relationship with words and I doubt a brush could recreate it on canvas. But, when you’re in a room with them you can tell they they fit together, like summer nights and starry skies.
Scott and JJ are so obviously best friends. They are open and honest, playful and light-hearted, sincere and committed, and so happy to be together. While both of them have plenty of extracurriculars, their favorite thing is simply to exist together. No pressure, no loud noise, no rushing around, no big screen, no itinerary needed, just good company. I always thought a best friend was someone you could do anything or nothing with, this idea encapsulates their relationship perfectly. Their interaction has never been categorized by a high maintenance mentality, they are free to wear t-shirts as they walk through life together. They never doubt that two are better than one.
JJ has an eye for aesthetics and the ability to capture magical moments on film. She loves children, ice cream, good books, and frozen pizza. She is genuine, thoughtful, and brave. The aroma of grace penetrated the walls of legalism built up in her mind, the voice that whispers “cease striving and know that I am God” (Ps. 46:10) has effectively removed the weight of the world from her shoulders, and freedom is freshly within her grasp.
Scott has an ear for music and though he is modest he is truly a talented musician. He described himself as patient, comical, and caring, all of which are clearly manifest in his relationship with J.J. His mom makes the best curry chicken in the world and if you pair it with potatoes you have a perfect meal. He is solid, confident, level headed, and dedicated. He has recognized the value of the people he is surrounded by and has grown to appreciate community progressively more. Impact provided a support system that served as a greenhouse for their relationship, a place where they could thrive. I hope that as they transition out of college and into marriage their roots sink down into the soil of truth and drink deeply from 
the well of grace, that they will grow as steadfast as a redwood, providing shelter for those who spring up behind them, and that they will always find rest in the arms of the One who holds the world.
In a broken world, ravished by deception, assaulted by greed, and tantalized with hopelessness I see Scott and J.J. sitting together, holding hands, smiling like school children and I am reminded to celebrate, revel in, savor the moments of pure bliss - because sometimes, even for a breath, it does seem like everything is exactly right with the world. Breathe deeply and don’t let these instants pass you by unaware, for they are the amuse-bouche of heaven and the best is certainly yet to come.
