Peyton Wilga

I spent a lot of time this year thinking about what relationships I needed to let fade away. I spent an excessive amount of time focused on ridiculous things and toxic people. When I came to the end of that rope, I decided to just let life happen and allow God to lead me wherever it is he wanted me to go. I’m not surprised that when I finally decided to do what’s best for me, Peyton walked back into my life.

Peyton is The Valley’s Infinity, he is the end of the story that most of us are too stubborn or distracted to see. A lot of people say that it’s bad to think in long term, because when you don’t live in the moment, you miss a lot. That’s true, but every once in awhile, when you’re stuck at a point in life that you can’t seem to get out of, it’s good to look forward at what your life is going to be, instead of what it is right now.

Peyton, I’m lucky that life brought me back to you. After a full two years of nothing but broken pieces and shattered glass, I’m happy that I finally found an incredible friend that goes above and beyond without question. Thank you, for allowing me to be in your life and seeing the value in a friendship with me. Thank you, for driving back to Chattanooga when I left my wallet in your car. Thank you, for just being incredible and being at the end of every infinity, even the ones I thought I’d never get through.

Obviously, I’m a writer. So I’m always thinking about the end of the story. But honestly, I had absolutely no idea that at the end of my struggle, I’d find you. You were unexpected, but you are greatly appreciated.

You are the end of the story, something that can only be found when you’ve gone through hell and you truly need something to save you. After all the time I spent chasing useless things and wasting time on temporary people, I finally gave up. And then I found you.

Thanks for being the end of my infinity. I thought I’d be racing against time forever, but thank God I’m steady now. It feels good, I never really liked running anyway.