Kaysi has been my friend for 11+years. I feel like once you hit a decade, you’ve seen it all and you’re both in it for life. We have seen each other in many of life’s seasons. Kaysi loves dogs and has a huge heart for Jesus and Disney world.

Jessica and I became closer friends as I became her roommate for a little bit. Jess is always encouraging and never leaves room for a dull moment. I look up to Jessica for the wonderful mother and coworker she is.

Elaine is my twin sister! Some of our best memories are of us working out together. That is our favorite common interest. Elaine is a great mom to Evelyn and has a huge love for animals.

Faith and I met when I started going to First Baptist church and we have been friends since then! She is a faithful friend and we always have each other’s back.

Katherine or KK! This girl is an encouraging and uplifting friend. God crossed our paths at First Baptist of Columbia in 2020 and we have been friends since. KK has the best style, is extremely knowledgeable and is learning to speak Korean.

I met Brock at a Christmas party December 2019. Brock and I used to work out at the same gym together in Forest acres in one day after a work out. He told me to join him for a 7 AM Wednesday morning Bible study and from there I’ve seen Brock just about once a week every week at the Bible study Brock has been with me through my very lowest points and has consistently pointed me back to Christ.

I’ve known Jake since we were four years old or even less. We practically grew up together, attending the same church league for soccer the same school K for through senior year of high school we moved in together after college for a year and experienced some really great memories. Jake has a gift of exemplifying Christs love through engaging with people that he knows well and even folks that he met for the first time, I test you to introduce yourself to him and I guarantee you he will find some common ground with him within three minutes.

Call Graham one of the biggest South Carolina gamecock fans that you will ever meet a graduate of US C. And you call from shadowing at the same orthopedic clinic that he did only two summers apart under the same physician. We both have had a mutual respect for each other, knowing that we both went through the same experience. he always was able to keep work incredibly interesting even on the days when we had to keep our heads down 99% of the time. Cole and I occasionally attend the same church together and then grab a sandwich afterwards to talk about how we can be praying for one another, and how we are both learning from the Lord in our life.

I am so thankful for Paul Weaver, incredibly adventurous spirit, genuine in his words, and his actions. Paul has made me a better man over the years. Ask him about going kayaking just about anywhere, and he will book a Saturday to go out in mother nature with you. I was a part of Paul Weaver‘s wedding with his lovely wife. They have a baby boy.

Jeremy and I first met freshman year and then live in high school. I remember it like it was yesterday I was wearing crew black Nike socks and saw Jeremy had an open space next to him at the kitchen cafeteria. We had chicken patties to eat and once I sat down, you could say that we were friends right from there. we have been rivals against each other on the tennis court. And most importantly brothers for Christ for each other as I had the privilege to live with Jeremy once I bought my house in Forest acres we have watched each other learn and grow a lot and fortunately because of that, we are getting married this year.

Soren Johnson is a character. I met Soren senior year of high school and we ran track and cross country together. I don’t believe I have ever gotten to know someone so well and gotten so close in a one year time span and I’m so glad that we did. I’ve gotten the chance to fly to Colorado where he lives now and is teaching at a charter school.

The couple's beloved pupper

Elizabeth’s sweet and adorable niece