She's my bestie for the restie! We met in an organization back in 2020 and she's been my ride or die ever since! She has walked with me through the best and worst times of my life, always holding fast and encouraging me to pursue the Lord. We have this joke that we leap frog each other, and to this day it remains true! We started in ministry, she changed to being a barista, I did the same, I came overseas to Laos, she started working for a church, and I am continuing in Laos and she just accepted a teaching position! She's been my rock and I'm so thankful for her! Can't wait for you all to meet her too!

Shannon and I met dancing at the good ole' Whiskey Baron which I'm sad to say, no longer exists (yes we're still crying about it lol). I don't remember how the conversation went but her and I started chatting about everything Jesus and ever since then have been besties! We have shared many a heart to heart. Shannon is one of the most kind and encouraging people you will ever meet. If you ever want a deep heart to heart or deep soul encouragement, she's your gal! Or if you need a night out or a great time she's a great hype woman! Can't wait for you all to meet this incredible gal! Oh, also, she is mom to THE CUTEST BABY!!

This is my bestie pal Lily!!!!!! We go WAYYYY back. As in.... we met working at Glen Eyrie in 2018 way back hehe. We started out in a mentor/mentee relationship and that quickly turned into a life-long friendship. Lily has been one of the most consistent and loving people I have ever known. She always tells me the hard truths when I need to hear them and offers me exhortation and encouragement in the good, bad and ugly! She is one of the people that has always been there to remind me of and push me toward my heart for serving overseas, especially when the going got really tough. We have shared many tears, much laughter, and SO many core memories. OH--- We also got to work at the same coffee shop together for a hot minute (Shout out to the Leite fam). She is a joy and treasure, and I'm so thankful for the laughter and life that she has brought to my life!! Can't wait for y'all to meet and be blessed by her presence! She's truly a joy. Love you lots Lilyyyyyy

IT'S MY SISTER Y'ALLLLLLL!!!!!! My sister Lauren always knows how to make me laugh. You can always count on her for some silly shenanigans and some conversations that literally make zero sense. She is someone that you can always count on in a time of need and who is always there for you no matter what. My life is so much better because she's in it, and she has loved me through thick and thin! She's the most incredible sister and I'm so thankful that she is by my side! We may not be in the same city, nor in the same country for very long, but I know that she will stick with me no matter what! Can't wait for y'all to see us be our weirdo sister selves together!! Love you sissy seriousssssss!!

Cat and I met at Woodmen! I remember I was helping out at the welcome center and as soon as I walked out of the closet to get my laniard she walked right up to me! I asked her if she wanted to get coffee and that week alone we ended up getting coffee I think like 3 times bahaha. We shared our life stories with each other and have been thick as thieves ever since! She has been there for me since day one and has included me in her life and treated me like family. I can always count on her to shoot me straight and she always points me back to the word in everything! She's also the best friend ever because she always feeds me hehe. Her couch has been my safe place in some of the hardest and sweetest times of my life! She's a real one and I can't believe I have the honor of being her sister!! Let's not forget that first taco night .... ;).... let's just say... it was a WILD first group hangout lol. Love you Cat!! Can't wait for y'all to meet her!!

Maggie and I go WAYY back.... as in birth! She's my COUSINN!!! We have grown up together through family Christmas's and vacations alike. Maggie and I have always been thick as thieves. Even as our lives have changed as we have both grown up... we remain close. I can always count on her for honest truth and an open heart willing to listen. Also for crazy, and hilarious adventures and conversations that make no sense. I can't ever remember a time where we haven't laughed while being together. She is a treasure, and such a gift to know! I'm sure that if you get the chance to meet her you will think the same!! Love you forever Mags xoxo

Stephen and I shared a class every year of high school and decided to room together our freshman year of college where our friendship grew into a brotherhood. I can't think of anyone who's had a greater amount of influence in my life than Stephen, I am who I am because of how the Lord has used him in my life.

Ryan and I became friends working at a carwash in high school. We both started mountain biking with our manager and have bonded on trips to bike parks all over the country. To this day, he's one of the only friends I made in Texas who still checks in and keeps up with me and his friendship means the world to me.

When I had just started dating Stephanie and my only community consisted of the regulars at Black Forest Brewing Co., Jayson and his wife Cat invited me to join them at their community group. We've shared a lot of laughs, beers, and good conversation.

Jaron is the leader of my community group and someone who's very intentionally invested in me and our friendship. It was his idea to rally the guys together every week for a time to pour into each other, pray for each other, and talk about the challenges of being a man of God, something that's been a huge blessing to me.

When most of the other guys from community group were unavailable for our weekly meeting, Austin was usually free to get coffee or lunch. He's been a great friend, a consistent source of encouragement, and a listening ear when I'm struggling.