I have been learning A TON about relationships these past few years.
In each friendship I can see a bit of Jesus and his character, his love for us. Jesus has used relationships and friendships to draw me closer to him through a little bit of heartache and a lot of love. Each friendship means something different to me because they all look different. And it's taken me a while to realize that. But here is my final conclusion: I am thankful for each and every person that the Lord has put in my life because I have learned so many different things from each of them.
Kristen, thank you for teaching me patience and love through your friendship. You are one of the most intuitive people I know and I have learned so much from you. I am incredibly thankful for each and every second I get to spend with you.
Allie, you are one of the funniest people I have ever met. You always keep me laughing and I love that you are always up for a new adventure. Thank you for being so genuine and caring and goofy and awkward and hilarious and awesome.
Madison, you are one of a kind. Your transparency and joy are indescribable and to say that I have learned and grown through my friendship with you would be an enormous understatement. Thanks for being there for me in some of my hardest times.
Brittany, you are so incredibly special to me. Thanks for dying your hair red with me, crying with me, falling asleep on me like the narcoleptic puppy that you are and most importantly, challenging and teaching me so much about the way Jesus loves us.
Shelbi, I can't help but smile when I think of what your friendship means to me. I absolutely could not have done this year without you and I love you to the moon and back. Your wisdom, patience and silly personality are so incredible.
Kelsey, thank you for taking the time to invest in my life and our friendship as much as you have. You know my heart so well and I am beyond grateful to have you in my life. I seriously couldn't imagine my days without you in them to explore, stumble and enjoy life with. 
Hannah, my partner in crime. You are wonderful and irreplaceable. I have learned so much from you, thank you for being by my side through many adventures and many heartaches. I love you infinitely more than my Hot Lips coin purse.
Reebs, I look up to you so much and I cherish our time spent together. Thanks for being there for me and loving me so well. You are the best big sister I've ever had! ;)
Alyssa, you are one of the most beautiful (inside and obviously out) people I have ever gotten the privilege to be friends with. I admire your passion and your love for others and for Jesus. Thank you for sharing a bit of your life with me and for caring for me so much.
Madi, wow, you are one special friend. I can't describe the joy that you bring me and I am certain that you have touched my life in more ways that you know. Thank you for teaching me so much about life and about Jesus.
"sweet friendship refreshes the soul." Proverbs 27:9
"as iron sharpens iron, one [wo]man sharpens another." Proverbs 27:17
