I pray that You,

Hear me Jesus, hide me in Thy wounds,
That I may never leave Thy side.

So before we get the FINALS Party started, Can i just share some of this love that I have felt and experienced these past few weeks.

So I went on this retreat a few weeks ago, and how rewarding it was. I can only Thank You for allowing me to experience You in ways I had not previously imagined. This is why I love my faith, because it gives me the opportunity to keep growing. Understanding the awesomeness of being a Child of God and learning to love You even more NEVER ends. How blessed I am to know that no matter how far away I divert from the path of your grace that I can eventually resume the path and continue to reach out towards your extended arms. If ever I needed a re-affirmation of my role as your servant, the time was then through the unforgettable experience of this retreat. Thank you to all of those that shared in this experience with me may it be directly or through prayers. You guys carried me through...and I send you all my love.

About 1.5 wks ago, I got to spend time with my beautiful Liwanag family. Although not everyone could go, it was just so comforting to spend time with those that were able to roll. Mass was awesome, food was great, and the beach setting really relaxed me. Thank you guys for sharing your experiences and always being true to Him by just being your awesome selves! Mary Magdalene all day! I am so sorry for falling short as a family leader and doing my all to ensure the best family experience ever, but I know you guys understand cuz you're all sooo coool. Let me just say something a bit of you all individually because you guys deserve it

-Kevin: I know you couldn't make it all the time because you're a crazy busy guy, but thanks for all that you do and for being such a supportive memeber of this family. You were always positive and willingly participated in every thing. I wish you the best as you continue to grow through Him

-Kathy: You've really taught me a lot through your continuous growth this year. Pls don't ever feel sorry for not being able to fully partcipate in everything, you're just simply a busy girl that wants to give Your all to everyone. Just remember to give your all to Him and life will be great, all day! And most definitely there is nothing wrong with some beautiful tears homey.

-Bellamay: I really do enjoy talking with you because you're a very understanding person that is also quite funny. Thank you once again for not ditching Sarah and Me For Kathy's family haha. In all seriousness though, I am so proud of the child of God you've become and the humble servant I know you will continue to be. I really do look forward to continue to serve in this ministry with you with this Family of LOG. My only advice for you is to never be satisfied, and keep pushing for more of yourself and more of Him. He's always there for you, so just Trust.

-Dan: If you don't know, realize that you're already one of the biggest influences on my life. Your humble nature, constant trust of Him, generosity to others, and neverending care astound me. Thank You for showing me what it means to be a servant of His. You've made some hard decisions, but you have never second guessed them. You are the MAN always, and just know I am always here for you, and I will be active in maintaining our friendship because you're way too good of a person.

-Anthony: You're such a leader. I can't foresee ne thing but a positive and ecnouraging future for you because you live it up through Him. Thank you for trusting everyone in this family, always encouraging us, and leading us when we needed an example to follow. You're just a beautiful servant of God, and I thank Him that you were in the mary Magdalene Family. I look forward to more good times.

-Eileen: Thank You for your strength. I don't know how you do it with teaching, taking classes, and still sharing His light with this family. Your prayers mean so much to me and for all that I know you do, I am ever thankful. I hope to folllow your example and to just allow for full reliance on Him because it is obviously working for You. Let me know if any of those kids give you problems. I'll....say a prayer? haha the power of prayer :)

Janice: I think I represent many peeps when I say that you may have been the person to grow the most this year in regard to your relationship with this family and most importantly your relationship with Him. And this is most definitely not to say that your relationships were ever lacking, because they were already strong. This year was just an explosion of growth for you and I was glad to witness it as a fellow logger/family member. Thank you for loving this family and helping the younger ones to have a successful experience. We cannot thank you enough for all that you do for Music Min/ Sunday Choir. I as everyone else will be praying for you for MOTP, and we will definitely be singing in choir because we got yo back!

Wolfe: Why are you such a humble servant? Each time I get to know you more I am equally amazed at how generous and loving a person you are. I cannot thank you enough for supporting me with all my self-struggles and listening to me when I just needed someone to talk to. I am here for you whenever and wherever. Always praying for you my friend.

Sarah Ghostface Killian: I can't put into words how much you have meant to me this year as my awesome awesome CO. I know you will never acknowledge it, but where I fell short in guiding this family, you were there to ALWAYS pick up the pieces and just lead these awesome people. Thank you for showing me how to always live through Him and to never doubt His Love and His trust. I already know we will grow closer as servants of Him, and I look forward to the upcoming year. Do NOT ever hesitate to ask me for help on any thing, because I really am here for you in hopes to be like the awesome friend you have been.

After family hangout, I gotta spend some time with some of the fellas, namely Derrick and GP. We played some ball where I was unfortunately misnamed "Bronson" by someone so i guess that's my new nickname. There's plenty of love coming up for Mr. Gp especially upon his upcoming departure :( but for a bit K I just want to talk about one of the loves of my life, Dante Derrick David. I cannot emphasize enough of how good of a friend you have been to me Derrick, way too good. I really don't know what I've done to deserve the time spent with you and the opportunity to get to know what one of the greatest persons I have ever met. I can't remember a time when you ever put yourself before others, and that's just one example of the beautiful person you are. Every time we chill, it's always a great experience because I am really so excited to spend time with you. I am sorry I don't really call you on the phone because I suck at things like that, but I'll do my best to make the effort...but no matter what just know that you've got a dawg for life right here. I am always praying for you and hoping that one day I may reach the your level of trust in Him and understand what it means to be as caring a person as you are. Homey, I'll take my shirt off for you any time, cuz i got nothing but LOVE for you.

The friday before banquet, I gotta dress up a bit and have dinner with my awesome IT family: Adrian, Sarah, Jill, Marites, Frances, and Rica. We hadn't spent time together in the longest time, and it was great to share a dinner with 6 people I admire you so much. Each of these beautiful servants of christ has shown me how to value prayer and how to really use prayer to share His Love for others. For whoever reads this, please give each of these ladies and Adrian a hug because they have prayed so hard each and every one of You. Not to mention they're all pretty ladies with Adrian also being very handsome :) i LOVE YOU IT


After IT dinner, we rolled to Shawshank for SBC stuff. What a family effort. Thanks to all you awesome kiddos for helping...I am certain the seniors are sooooooooooo thankfulll. Tha main thing I remember that night though was hitting Jill in the face hahaha. That was you right Jill? so sorry homey.

Saturday I rolled home and went to my sister's P-grad in the morning, good stuff. Glad to see such a spirited group of Flips rolling on up towards the real world. Later that night was an awesome Graduation dinner for my sister, Audrey Mae Agahan. Although I missed banquet, I cannot thank Him enough for allowing me to be at this dinner. I am so proud of my sister because she's truly beautful. Although we are very different and have not always seen eye to eye (yes everyone remebers the "we have nothing in common episode") I really feel like we understand each other. As corny as it sounds, we shared in a moment that night and I am damn proud to be your brother. Thank you for looking out for me and showing me what it means to be a good sibling. I really look up to you and always tells my friends how cool you are :) I am always praying for you and am at your disposal if you ever need anything.

Missing banquet was tough. All you seniors mean so much to me and I definitely wanted to see the super duper first years share their love with you guys.I had a different place to be that night so it's all good, but you guys were most certainly in my hearts. I'll save the thanks yous and good-byes for the next post, but I am praying for all of you guys as you discern over the future and look back on how crazy fast it's all happened. Thank you all for allowing me to be a part of your lives. You guys are nothing but BEAUTFUL BLESSED AND BROKEN KIDS and I LOVE YOU ALL.

Sunday I unfortunately couldn't make 12 oclock mass for UCC installs, but congrats to Derrick "the natural" Dumo and Brenda for saying YES. I look forward to working with you both, and Derrick Dumo I already tell you every day, but you're my hero. Thank you for showing me the true definition of being a dedicated student/catholic. You do it all, and never with an utterance of frustration. I am in awe of how amazing a person you are, and am definitely not surprised with the all the DERRICK DUMO LOVE. Ladies please send nothing less than ALL YOUR LOVE to my friend Derrick Dumo because he deserves nothing less, and I will accept nothing less as his friend :)

6:30 Mass was Rica's confirmation and then her dinner after. What a celebration for this beautfil sister of Christ of mine. This girl is truly awesome and refuses to do anything but trust in Him and live only through His presence. I am so proud of you, especially for your desire to keep growing closer to Him. You have led this family amazingly this year alongside erwin and angie, and I am so thankful for how you have done it - with humble dedication. I look forward to serving with you next year and continuing to get to know the Famous Rica =D

Tuesday was my favorite meeting of the year. End of the year mass! I love listening to the seniors share their past four years with us. Hearing each of them speak, really made me realize how so many of them have made a specific impact on my own time here at UCI. So once again thank you to seniors for spreading the LOVE. After the co-driectors and asst directors were installed with the support of this awesome family. Thank you everyone for all the support and trust. Erwin, Rica, and Kirsten - You guys are way too cool to have me associated with you in this core, but I will do my best to share my light of His with you guys and to help extend that love to this family we all love so much. Each one of you is a true leader with a humble nature. Fellow Loggers, i ask you right now to just SMILE. because these three beautiful servants of God will be ensuring your awesome spiritual journey next year. Don't worry I'll be on the side laughing at them for being shorter than me :P

And the night didn't end, we had AFFIRMATIONS. Fo real I could do them ALL DAY and ALL NIGHT. We almost did them all night and that was freaking awesome. I humbled by each one of you that shared your Light with me. I really do feel unworthy to receive some of the love you guys share with me because I am so weak sometimes, especially with my own struggles; but, thank you so much for all your prayers and trust in my own abilities. Your guys' presence and continued love for Him has shaped my love for Liwanag and undoubtedly helped me to love Him even more. I am sorry for all those I did not get the chance to affirm, but know I am most definitely praying for you all because you're all so special. To sum up all thsoe affirmations: it's all about LOVE and TRUST. Love/Trust Him, Love/Trust yourself, and Love/Trust your neighbors. It ain't easy but how beautiful we can make our lives with a little love and trust :)

-That's enough for now, let's finish these silly finals and then share some more LOVE. You guys are all so beautfil, never change homeys.
In His love,
Brenton

Give nothing but all of YOURSELF.

Let's Do it! but of course only through HIM and by the power of PRAYER! Peaces homeys and thanks to you all.

tonight The Lakers won with kobe scoring 62!!!! and I was THERE!!!

i am officially home.

oh yeah, and somehow I am already 33% done with college. 1/3 the way through, just wow my friends, just wow.

starting this up to coincide with xanga...but for now
please come to benefit concert :)