Ashley is the girl who made me a big sister! She is strong and passionate, she works hard and it shows! She is a Rebelette for Ole Miss and a part of UDA staff. But, no matter how big her dancing career becomes, she will always be the girl I drove to pom practice and made up dances with to the high school musical soundtrack in the living room. She serves in PL college in Oxford and she started leading a freshman small group this semester. Ashley does it all, but above anything else she is an incredible friend who will not let you settle for anything but the best, and I am so proud to know her!

Katie is my youngest sister, and she is always known as the life of the party! She is a trendsetter and she will always make you laugh. Katie started her freshman year at The University of Tennessee Knoxville in August. Something so special about Katie is that we are now “double sisters,” and I got to initiate her into ADPI this fall! Her confidence and her faith is beautiful, and it is so evident the second that you meet her that your life will be better because of it!

Mary Grace and I met in a college small group- and neither one of us thought we would be friends. We always say that The Lord ordained this friendship, and it is so true, because otherwise there is no way that a girl who drives a truck and worked at tractor supply would have much in common with a lulu-wearing sorority president. But this friendship has been so fruitful and life giving for both of us! MG has the gift of discernment, gives the best advice, and makes life so much fun! I am treasuring every second of living with her before I have to live with a boy!

Ann-Elise is my oldest and dearest friend! We have essentially been friends since birth and we lived across the street from each other until I was 4! We have gotten to share in so many milestones together- first dances classes, last day of elementary school, middle school pom tryouts, winning nationals, engagements, graduations, weddings, and the list could go on! She does such a great job of focusing on the important things in life, and not worrying about the rest! AE and her family have been a constant source of encouragement and comfort in my life and in my faith , and I am so glad that I have gotten to spend so much of my life with her!

Megan and I met during Limelight practice our freshman year at Mississippi State. We had some of the same classes and walked to the sorority house to get lunch together one day, sat on the back patio for hours, and decided we were going to be roomates the next year in the house! Megan taught me how to swing dance and I would always look for her when Cotton-Eyed Joe came on at any function. She is wise and patient, caring and kind. She reminds me of the peace of Christ! Megan is a blessing and I am so thankful for her!

Chloe and I met freshman year at Mississippi State. She is one of those people that I can’t entirely pinpoint when we became friends, but one day we were doing almost everything together! Chloe is so creative, I learned more about fashion, shopping, social media, and marketing from her than probably everyone else combined. Chloe makes everything fun, and one of the few people that I trust for advice on just about everything. She is discerning and wise, and her faith inspires me!

Emily is one of my sorority littles, and she is probably the most caring person I have ever met. Emily is someone who lights up a room, but who isn’t afraid to tell you that she is having a hard day. She will laugh with you and cry with you, and make sure that you are okay before she even thinks about herself. I think that The Lord has given her the gift of mercy and empathy, and she stewards it well. I honestly think that everyone should have an Emily Grantham in their life!

Joy is one of my sorority littles, and being around her is exactly what it sounds like-joy! She is a natural leader, she has the gift of hospitality and it is so evident! Joy and I got to lead the greeting team at PL college together my senior year, and serve together on a mission trip the year before. I have gotten to do a lot of ministry with Joy, and it is so sweet to watch her live boldly for Christ! I am so excited to have her (and her future baby girl!) with me on our wedding day!

I honestly could not tell you exactly when Bekah and I became friends, but it didn’t take long for me to feel like I had known her forever. One of the first things I remember about Bekah was helping her make her class schedule, because we were in the same major. I would say that trend has continued as Bekah now is one year behind me in PT school. We got to serve on sorority exec together, and spent lots of nights watching MSU baseball and throwing the football around the sorority house. Bekah is incredibly smart, she is committed to her faith, she is a fiercely loyal friend, and I am forever grateful for her!

Haley and I met briefly our freshman year of college at Mississippi State, but our friendship did not develop until we were both living in the sorority house our sophomore year. Haley is always down for an adventure and she makes everything fun! She is the one you can call to grab a sweet treat at any time of the day or night, and the one you can call to listen to sad music in the car because you’re about to graduate college. I was so thankful that we got to move down to Jackson together, and that we are getting to do “big-girl” life together!

On the first day of PT school, Kylie walked up to me, asked if I wanted to study with her, and basically decided that we would be friends, and I am so glad that she did! Now we spend just about every day together. Kylie is just amazing! She excels in school, keeps me motivated, and constantly reminds me to put my trust in Christ. She is an inspiration and a blessing to me, and I don’t know what I would do without her.

Abby and I also met on the first day of PT school, when Kylie asked us to study together. It is no joke that graduate school can be challenging, but Abby is always there to remind you that everything will be okay. She gives great advice, and will always give me rides when I don’t want to deal with traffic. She balances the demands and the joys of life so beautifully. She will always support you and pray for you, and my life would not be the same without her in it!

SaraMargaret and I met through mutual friends in college, and it’s safe to say that my life has been different ever since! If SaraMarg is involved, you can bet that you will always have a good time. She is so much fun! She is also one of the most intentional and loving people I know. She is a wonderful listener and a shoulder to cry on, and a true friend to both Daniel and me. I am so excited to have her with me on our wedding day!

Austin and I grew up not too far from one another, but didn’t meet until we worked at Camp Ozark together in summer of 2020. Our friendship really started that next semester when Austin invited me to go eat Bulldog Burger. A close friendship was started through being accountability partners and spurring one another on in the faith. Something I admire about Austin is that I can always count on him to shoot me straight and not hold anything back.

Jacob and I grew up doing everything together. Although we found joy in annoying each other as kids we have great memories playing games in the backyard or in the house. Running around the neighborhood with our friends. We could turn just about anything into a competition. What I admire about Jacob is that he is loyal and hardworking at everything he sets his mind to.

Cole is my second brother. Everywhere Jacob and I went Cole wanted to be right there with us. We have a lot of good memories practicing Baseball. I remember coaching cole playing 7 and 8 year old coach pitch as a 5 year old. I admire that Cole has been small for his age all his life but he has never let that stop him from giving his all to everything he does. He loves deeply and would do anything for anyone.

Matthew has been a little firecracker ever since he was a little kid. I have so many memories of Matthew coming after me. As an older brother you mess with your younger siblings. Matthew has never had any fear. Even though I’m 12 years older that never stopped him from thinking he could hold his own against me. I admire that Matthew is someone who stands strong and boldly for what he believes in and is not going to easily waiver from that.

We met when Landon joined my small group in the fall of 2021. Landon quickly went from a guy I was leading in a group to a friend. Landon’s Tenacity for the faith and everything he does is something I admire. He became a close friend that constantly encouraged me towards Jesus. Now we get to serve together in student Ministry at the Reservoir Campus of Pinelake Church in Brandon, MS.

Brenden and I really got close my last year of college through a bible study group. He is someone that held me accountable and pointed me to Jesus while doing it. I admire his passion for the word of God and spreading the Gospel to people far from Jesus. Brenden is loyal, faithful, and always there for me. I’m thankful to call him a friend.

We met when we moved into the same house together in Fall of 2021. Andrew wasn’t just a roommate but a consistent friend. We could have a deep theological conversation then laugh at my silly what if questions. We had some great memories playing board games, video games and other games we created with our roommates. Andrew is a faithful godly man and good friend.

We met also in Fall of 2021 when he moved in with me and Andrew. John, Andrew and I made a lot of good memories playing all kinds of games. John was the mastermind behind a lot of the games we created such as our indoor baseball league. We enjoyed watching watching Mississippi State together. He is a good friend that I always know I can count on.

Harrison and I first met about February of 2023 when he had me over for dinner since we would potentially be living together once we moved to Flowood. Harrison and I have made a lot of good memories watching movies together, and having game nights together. I admire Harrison's desire to be obedient to Christ in everything he does, and his passion for the great commission. He more than anyone I know makes the most of every opportunity in every place the Lord has placed him to be the Light of Jesus.

It took 16 years to get my first sister, and my house has never been the same since. Growing up with brothers was great, but I always wanted a little sister and I got two. It has been so sweet to watch the relationships Emily has formed with my sisters. They have been practicing throwing petals and getting excited to do their hair and makeup for the big day!