yep -- it's caleb and graceee again, with a different layout. this isn't a blog for nasty posts about other people, so dont worry. just a space for us to leave thoughts, and express what we're feeling through the power of words. xo

Special Peoples

Ray Crocker My dad was someone I was always afraid to talk to. He was strict, narrowminded, and often unapproachable. However, the man my dad was, and who is he is now are worlds apart! He became involved in my life, asking me questions, and doing things with me. He encourages me in my relationship with God and my walk with other people in this world. I love my dad so much that I know I would never... COULD never have gotten a better father than he.
I met Uncle Ray when I was 11 years old, although I doubt he remembers meeting me. He teased me about the glitter on my face (it was cool then, I must've figured), and I giggled. I was intimidated by him as I got older- I didn't know him hardly, and I guess he seemed rather solemn and strict to me. But the past year has been really neat, as I've gotten to talk to him a bit more! He answers my questions about the Bible over the phone (I'm usually blushing when he's explaining things), and he took me and Charity out on a date. Pretty awesome man, and yep- I love him!

Ginger Crocker My mom has always been a kindhearted, warm person. She has given so much to me. Love, time, patience...more things than I can count. She has always been one to want to help. I love her so much for that. She has seen me through many rough times. I haven't been the best son, and that I truly regret, but I've been trying to live right in God's eyes, 'cause I know that's what my mom and dad both want. Mom only wants the best for me, and the best is what God has planned for me. Mom is also very open minded! Great, because it gives me an opportunity to ask her about anything! We've had many'a good conversations because of that. Anyway, my mom is a big heart and a warm hug, and I love her so very much!
Aunt Ginger is an awesome woman. How else can I put it? She's awesome. She makes the best chilli ever, and her nails are always all pretty and done up! I sometimes feel like my nails are yellowed and chipped (when they're really not) just looking at Aunt Ginger's! :) Even though I haven't had much opportunity to talk with her, I know she's easy to keep a conversation going with. That's a comfort for me, I guess. When my mom isn't available to talk with me, I know Aunt Ginger would be the next person I would speak to. I've already said it, and I'll say it again. Aunt Ginger is awesome! And I love her too!

Bill Borges Uncle Bill has been a person I've come to greatly admire. Honestly, I've never liked a know-it-all, but when someone does actually seem to know it all, and is humble about it, I think that's great. He's a very sweet man with a quick temper. He's also a very Godly man who loves the Lord and loves seeing people do what's right. He really loves his kids, both of them, and I know he only wants to see them living for God. Uncle Bill seems to be wise beyond his years, and because of that, I truly enjoy our conversations. He has a really big heart, and gives a big hug to match it! ( those who know, he is a big guy, and I'm a little guy). I hope to have many more years to get to know this amazing man.
DADDY! My daddy, the smartest man on earth. He's the only person I know who can calculate the costs of people's groceries as he waits in line and reads numbers the cash register produces. And he gets it right, every single darn time. He's funny, and silly. (OH SO SILLY). He's a man who gives a hearty hug, and squeeze attacks. He also tells me just about everyday that he has to kiss me alot, so that "some lucky fellow in the future won't ever outkiss him." :) I love my dad. He is an amazing man, with a big heart, and a great smile. (really, his smile is great). I'll miss him so much when I'm in college. I love you, Dad!

Dancy Borges Aunty Dancy...I've been through two phases with her. I truly regret the first. I was mad at her often because she wouldn't let me go up to Melaka as often as I liked. However, this my fault too, I hadn't proven myselt trustworthy yet. As time went on though, I began to see a side of her that I enjoyed. She was funny, entertaining, and loves a good laugh. She also began to see that I was proving myself, I guess, so she began to accept me more. It's been exciting the past few days! I won't go into details, but let's just say that Grace and I both love where things are going. She truly has become my second mom. I love her, almost as much as my own mom. She's such a special lady, and I thank God for her very often.
Mom! Well, she's this obsessively clean, hardworking woman who can't sit around at 2 in the afternoon to take a nap. She's amazing. She's probably the most poised Asian woman I know. By saying poised, you might think I'm insane, because mom hardly wears makeup, or dresses up. But you all have not seen my mom. It's hard to explain it I guess. :) But she's a beautiful woman, inside and out, and I know I can trust her. I do, with so many things. With my life! I'll miss her soooo much next year as well. I love you, Mom.

Benjamin Crocker What can I say about my brother? He's been a friend and an enemy. And though I haven't always loved him all the time, I do care alot for him. I'm really praying there will come a day when we'll both be on good terms. However, I still thank God for my bro. My life would be very boring and lonely without him. And though he doesn't believe it, I do care about him. Love ya, bro.
I call him BJ. He will always be known and BJ to me. We've been through a little together, and yep- I think he's pretty cool. And definitely the funniest person I know. (though some of his jokes seem questionable sometimes). I love how he has different phases he goes through...the jacket phase. the overall phase. the black tank top phase. :) I think you're pretty awesome, BJ, even though you might not think I like you very much! But I doooooooooo. I love you! :)

Seth Borges My brother is the coolest musician on earth, no lies. Self-taught in guitar, he rocks harder than a lot of people I've seen on mtv. or youtube. :) He's there when I need him, he's there when I don't need him, and he's there when I really don't want him there. Yes, sethy, you annoy me alot when you leave the toilet seat up. But I still love you! Hehe. I secretly love that stupid lepracaun dance you do in my room sometimes. Hahaa. I love you, Seth!
Well, Seth has been an interesting friend to have. At one time, I thought we couldn't be closer, then we went through a spell where I thought he was going to kill me! After that, he began to like me again. As far as I'm concerned though, Seth is a GREAT guy. He plays some wicked awesome guitar (in my eyes) and has a great sense of humor. I just pray that God will do a great work through him! I know that Seth could do AWESOME things for God. He really is a great person, and I look forward to many great years of friendship with big guy.




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