Bruce

So, I have a good friend named Bruce. He is pretty awesome. Six months ago, he was baptized. I went to his baptism and I barely even knew him. I was told that his family wasn't very supportive of his decision to get baptized and I guess I felt the Spirit because I felt like I should become better friends with him. He is now one of my best friends and I am super grateful for him and his wonderful influence and love in my life. He does everything in his power to help me, whether is getting me a webcam to help me read my scriptures daily or giving me a text hug while I'm crying or just listening to me while I whine about my life.

He is planning on going on a mission next year and I'm super proud of him. He has grown so much in his testimony and has changed a lot even in the short time that we've been friends. I am so amazed at how well he knows the scriptures and how spiritual he is. Sometimes, I just sit back in awe at how much he knows and the things he does. I know it hasn't been easy for him going against what his family feels is best for him, but he has stayed strong and really impressed me. I know that he is still afraid to tell his mom just how committed he is to this gospel including his decision to give two wonderful years to the Lord.

I just am really grateful for Bruce and I hope he knows just how proud I am of him and how much I love him.