Ayla is a pretty sweet girl, she's down to earth and doesn't really care what other's think, as long as she's happy! We've spent many a nights just chilling with the "gang" (Luis, her boyfriend, and Ruben); watching movies, playing guitar hero, developing the extreme sport of frisbee, football, soccer, and dodgeball all in one at the track, and a lot of time thinking about the future and the past.
She was also the first to notice the changes in me when I accepted Jesus Christ. This was the message she sent me after I went home to visit during thanksgiving...
"I hope I don't offend you by this, but when did you find God? cuz last time you were here you weren't as holy I guess you can say.... dont get mad I'm just curious.
peace out homie,
la, la, love your friend
ayla, or kayla, or ayala, or chayala.
(which ever one is easier to say) haHA"
And as I was getting ready to respond I got this message...
"I forgot to add that its kewl that you "found God"... peace"
And it's true, Ayla called me out. In high school I was living my own life, Jesus was there but in the background, I used Him a lot times for the butt of my jokes. To me it was amazing to see that other's noticed the difference in my lifestyle, when I was still fighting the idea that I was even being changed at all. It's from these messages that our friendship has gotten stronger, just being able to talk about Jesus with your best friend is sometimes the most difficult thing to do, but not when the Lord's by your side, anything's possible.
Take care Ayla, miss you much and I'll see you soon.
Dream Big, Run Hard
-Rico
