Cherifer Boys

I was suppose to write a post on how the Cherifer boys had another gimmick in The Basement in Eastwood that lasted until the next morning when I realized that I haven't really written anything that gave this group their due recognition. So I'm changing the goal of this post to the Cherifer Boys introduction and probably honor them along the way.

For anybody who has seen me, Ryan, JM, JB & PA, they'll surely know the relevance of the name. Haha! We basically have the same height - I think the politically correct term for that is 'vertically challenged.' Haha! But why did we allow ourselves to be named as this? I don't exactly know the answer. Maybe because nobody really had any violent reaction against the name. After all, it sure is funny to someone who knows each of us individually. It only proves that we don't take ourselves seriously. Life is too short to be serious all the time. If we could bring out laughter in somebody, then it's all good right? Also, I never really felt insecure about my height. It has never put me at a serious disadvantage because of the other talents/skills that the good Lord has bestowed on me.

I guess it's one of those times when you realize you found something good. I've known each of these guys individually and I didn't realize how a blast it would be if we bond. For me, what makes it a blessing is the fact that we are all servant-leaders in SFC. We're on the same age bracket, all of us are active in the community, most of us share the same struggles in service and even life, most of us share the same interest and the list goes on. What could have been accomplished in say two year's worth of friendship, we accomplished in 2 months... or something like that. This is due to the decision to just be open and honest without the worry of being judged or gossiped about. You wouldn't believe all the things we have talked about. It's very freeing. We try our best to help each other in living out an authentic Christian life despite all the distractions and temptations our generation holds. I know we are far from perfect, but that's not the point..... Plus we are each other's supporters when it comes to that matter called 'love' and 'women.' Hehe. *Hint Hint*

I've been in an all-boys environment in High School and I've made good friendship similar to this. I guess what makes this group different is the spiritual aspect. Yes, we're gimmick and drinking buddies. We party hard and drink harder every now and then. But we also pray hard, serve hard, praise hard, and most importantly, we all chose to take the 'road less traveled by...' Where in the world would you find men that after they went clubbing and drinking actually prayed and thanked the Lord during breakfast for all the blessings that He has given them that night? Yes, we are weird, I know. But this is one weird thing I am comfortable and proud accepting.

I do not know what the future will hold for us. Given that PA now has a night-shift job, I am unsure if we'll be able to meet regularly again. Who knows, we might even disband because of one important thing that's keeping us together - girls! Or somebody might start an issue on us, causing us to distrust each other. A lot of bad things can happen to good people. But I am optimistic that as long as we are under the love and guidance of this community called Singles for Christ, we will be OK. I have learned to surrender myself to Him lately and this is no exception. I am lifting up the friendship to the greatest Cherifer boy up there who gave it to me.....