We were introduced by my sister who swore we were like kismet matches from a parallel universe. Just call, Bianca! You both are SO alike and I know you’ll hit it off. In true blind date dread, I called and arranged for us to meet. I wore boots and a dress because that’s my favorite thing to make me feel girly yet comfortable and nervously walked into the church office to meet my kismet match. Before I could stick my hand out to meet my match, Diandra pulled me in and gave me a great big hug like we’d been friends from a parallel universe. She wore gaudy jewelry and large rings, had tons of pictures from missions trips hanging on her office wall, and a heart and zeal for the Lord that was undeniable. She was my kismet match.
Over lunch we discussed life, fashion, theology, the woes of being a pastor’s kid, and this crazy little thing called love. She’s one of the youth pastors at her church and an aspiring photographer who loves the unloved, wears her heart on her sleeve, and laughs loud enough to reassure anyone that they are funny. And I love it. From that day on I knew I found a yoke-fellow who understood the need for all-nighters, the pain of peer-pressure, and the drama of highschool dorkdom that comes with youth ministry.
After trying to coordinate schedules for an eternity to find a date for me to share at youth group, I just rolled the dice and texted her, What about tomorrow? And like that, our kismet lives matched. Last night I got to speak to a gymnasium of teens who are loved by two amazing youth pastors and one amazing God. At the end of the message, kids came forward for prayer and I even got the luxuary of leading a guy by the name of Jimmy to Christ. To add frosting to this already delicious night, I got to meet two people who follow my blog! Before we ended the evening Javi and Diandra blessed me with calorie-laden cakeballs of sheer deliciousness from Sweet and Saucy Shop in Long Beach. And how apropos because she’s sweet and I’m saucy and together, they taste quite good.
thats spicy!!1
Were you a youth pastor? How old are you?
Ahh you are so blessed and God keep sending good people toward you.. spice match!!
I know what you mean about the drama of high school dorkdom. I lead a bible study for 9th grade girls at my church, and they’re ALL ABOUT the drama! I love them, though. I fell in love with the Lord at 15, so I pray that they will experience His remarkable character in a life changing way 🙂
Bi, you have a way about you that makes EVERY ONE love you! And I am not just saying that. I think you get it from your parents because they showed you to think of others. Glory to God!! 🙂
Wish I could’ve heard you! Both of you ladies have totally blessed my life!
Yay! I love Diandra and we haven’t even met yet. It makes me happy that you two are such great friends!
Love you Bi! And you are so not saucy! I was up catching up on your blogs last night… miss you!
Hello, My name is Suany and just wanted to let you know that I tried to be there but I was stuck on the nursery with my baby…I was telling Diandra I wanted to met you…Oh well At least my husband got to see you..I follow your blog ( I fond it through Diandra) andI always tell my husband about the things you write… God Bless You!
you are so sweet!!! 🙂 hahaha. I love you and I am so grateful for your friendship! Jas had no idea what a blessing she has ended up being. I am so glad to count you among my very favorite people… My very best friends. Thanks for being the kind of friend you talked about last night! I love you! Xoxox
Diandra is awesome…and even more awesome as a brunette! 🙂
@anonymous: I was never a youth pastor, just really involved as a leader 🙂 As far as my age goes, I’m 20 😉 But keep that underwraps!
@Suany: Yay for revealing your identity! I’m bummed I didn’t get to meet you, but I’m glad we could meet via the web 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Two of my all time fav girls! 😉
This popped up on the bottom of one of your posts so I came back to read it and I thought you might like to know that Jimmy is still active here and doing AWESOME! 🙂 xoxo
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