Elizabeth is one of the most caring, kind, thoughtful, and genuine people that I know. She has made me feel incredibly seen and heard throughout our years of friendship, and constantly shows up in ways I didn't even know I needed her. She came into my life at a time I absolutely needed a friend like her and I am so grateful to have her. The wisdom she has offered me is beyond what I could ask for. Elizabeth also introduced me to a friend group that I have had the honor to join and that has the most genuine and loving people (that love fiercely in the best way), and solidifies even more the incredible friend she is to others, and amazing souls she seeks in others. I know that I have found a lifelong friend in her! Thank you for being there to be my advocate, cry, laugh, or show whatever emotion the occasion calls for.

Katie was one of the first friends I made at TCU, and one of my longest friends, and I instantly knew that she'd be in my life forever. She has been such a light in my life, and has supported me through both my happiest and hardest times; I have also seen her grow through difficult and amazing experiences and I am so glad she trusted me to support her. I trust Katie with anything and everything, and I know through her consistent actions and words just how much she cares about me. I feel incredibly lucky to have her friendship. Katie is genuine, sweet, strong and funny, and such an incredible and inspiring mom; I can only hope she will share her motherly wisdom with me in the future.

My baby cousin! Lauren is beautiful inside and out, and I am so proud of the person that she is. I have so many core memories with her throughout our lives that include it all - laughter, tears, happiness, concerts, making up dances and songs in matching outfits with Sara, you name it. It was such a blessing to grow up with cousins so close in age, and even if we weren't always close in distance/living in the same state, it would be like no time was lost when we'd get together. Lauren is someone that just gets me; she knows some of my toughest times and always responds with so much grace. She is talented, funny, genuine and caring. I couldn't do life without ya little one!

I will forever be grateful that I got sisters in adulthood and that Nicole is one of them. From day one she has been welcoming and kind, which is exactly what I needed. Every single time that I see her, she makes me laugh until I almost pee, and never fails to brighten my mood; she has also been quick to be a listening ear and offer support. It has been so cool to get to know Nicole the past several years as a friend and a sister, and I cannot wait to continue to watch her succeed in life. Nicole is hilarious, musical, genuine and compassionate. Thank you for being an amazing person!

Again, I am forever grateful that I got sisters in adulthood and that Alex is one of them. Some of my genuinely favorite things about Alex is how she brightens a room, always shows up with incredible energy and a hug, and unapologetically sings some bangers. Her vulnerability in the times I needed to hear that I wasn't alone has been so memorable. Alex is funny, genuine, generous and warm toward others. I am in awe of her and everything she has achieved so far, and I truly cannot wait to continue to watch her crush life in the best way. Thank you for being an amazing sister-friend!

I remember the first day that I met Emma, I was just getting off a long and tough work shift, and she was already ready to advocate for me, and was instantly in the emotions with me. She never fails to make me laugh, to offer insight (by asking the good and tough questions), and/or join in on some happy/tough emotions. Emma is truly an incredible person and I am so glad I get to call her a friend. I know that I can count on her for anything because she so fiercely cares for the people she holds close. She is insightful, genuine, funny and an advocate.