This girl was a no brainer to fulfill my MOH duties. Sarah is my little sister, best friend, and biggest encourager. Every time we are together, we spend most of our time laughing until we cry. There is nothing like having a sister who also doubles as your best friend. She is joyful, forgiving, loving, and sees the best in everyone she meets. Although she is younger than me and we are opposite in many ways, she has so many qualities and gifts that have been given to her that I admire so much. I truly don't know what I'd do without her. Love you sis!

My one true brother. He and I share more memories than I can count. Although he is younger than me, I truly look up to him and I'm incredibly proud to call myself his brother. He is the most adventurous person I know by far and one of the hardest working individuals I've ever had the privilege of calling friend.

Aaron (or AO to most) and I met welcome week freshman year at ACU. We bonded over sports and just being ridiculous :). He has always been one of the most genuine caring bros I've ever had. I had the incredible privilege and honor of being his best man, and I was beyond excited to ask him to return the favor.

Paige and I met at Prosper Elementary School in third grade. Little did I know as a 9 year old that this blondie would become one of my biggest supporters and best friends for life. Paige has always been my friend that encourages me spiritually. She has taught me what it looks like to faithfully follow Jesus and what it looks likes to walk with Him deeply. My life has been sweeter and more full of laughter because of her contagious joy and loyal friendship. She is like family to me!

Ryan "Pdo" Podany, what a stud and just all around bro this guy is to me. My roommate at ACU for 2 years and then again for a year and a half out of college. This guy has seen me at my best and my worst and has consistently been a genuine brother to me. We've had some wild memories from exploding toilets to hockey thrillers. So hyped to have him stand up there with me!

Ash is a one of a kind friend who I also met in elementary school. In our small town, it was always such a big deal when we got a new kid, and Ash was no different. I immediately knew I needed to be friends with this girl when she came in 4th grade. Ash is the most loyal friend that I know. She has never missed a happy birthday, happy first day of school (from college into my teaching career) and never fails to reach out to catch up about where life currently has us. Ash is determined, caring, hardworking, and is one I’m very thankful to have had in my life all of these years. There are many seasons that I couldn’t have survived without my Ash girl! There are very few memories 4-12th grade that don’t involve this girl!

Matt Sampson, one of the most genuine and caring guys on the entire planet. This guy will drop everything on his plate to help a buddy. He has been such a constant source of encouragement to me and I cherish every memory I have with this guy, even the countless times he spilled liquids on me in college ;). This guy is a bro for life for sure!

The card in the picture explains it pretty accurately. Tay is my ride or die. Tay and I both grew up in the same hometown and were always friends, but the Lord was so gracious to us in crossing our paths more after we graduated from college where we have become so close. There is just nothing like having a friend like Tay. She is the light in any room with her bubbly personality, kind heart, and fun-loving nature. I don’t think I have or ever will meet a single person that doesn’t love Tay!

Cayla is my cousin, but she was like a sister to me growing up. I look back on my childhood and am so thankful for the many memories that we have together from our younger years. I will always remember the mornings before school (she was a morning person, I was not), rushing home to eat pizza lunchables after school, spending endless hours playing at our granny’s, and so much more. Cayla is someone who I look up to so much. She is one of the strongest women I have ever met and she has taught me so much. She is my sister for life!

Noahhhh, definitely one of my bros who is very similar to me in many ways! Loves people, loves being active all the time, loves hockey, and best of all loves Jesus. This guy has been a true bro for me to the core. My go to Texas bro who's a wings fan with me! We also have the longest on going streak of the most amazing voicemails ever.. it's epic.

Maaaaags! Where do I even begin with this girl..Mags and I met our Freshman year at OSU. We were both in the same sorority and also both lived in Bennett Hall. When I first met Mags, I was certain that I had just met my opposite human in every way. Little did I know, Mags would become one of my very best friends I’ve ever had. We always joke that she reminds me of my younger sister and I remind her of her older sister. This friendship just works seamlessly. Mags is bold, hilarious, and such a loyal friend. I know that I can and always will be able to count on her through any season of life. She’s simply the best!

Granton Clem! What an incredible friend this guy is. Met him 2 years ago and joined community group with him. He is a fearless leader and a genuine caring man of God. This dude can strike up a conversation with literally anyone on the planet. He has been such an encourager and truly a bro I look up to and he serves Christ in all he does! Definitely a guy I'm excited to have up there with me!

Sometimes you meet people in your life and you click instantly after about a thirty second conversation..Holls was one of these people for me. I met Holls at OSU also, but not until our sophomore year did we become great friends. I am so so thankful that we both ended up in the DFW area after college also! Holls is my chill friend who has been such an example to me these last few years of what it looks like to trust in the Lord’s provision and timing for our lives. She has been one of my biggest encouragers and most trusted confidants. I feel like Holls just always gets me. Love this friendship immensely!!

Derek! I met Derek in LA at film school and right off the bat we became super close. We did countless video projects together and this guy is literally the best photographer I know. He even moved to Texas to be my roommate just because I asked him to. A true friend and a overall caring person. Couldn't be more excited to have this guy up there with me!

Aaron Stowe, from day one of college, this guy was my go to bro. We did almost everything together and right of the bat became super close friends. I got to live with him junior year and those were some amazing amazing times! I don't get to see him as much as I'd like these days, but he has consistently been a good friend who has always wanted to stay close. Love this dude to the core!

Who doesn’t just adore Ellen Hitchcock?! If Ellen’s name was mentioned in Stillwater, OK at OSU..this is probably the response you would have gotten. Or something very similar. Ellen and I were sorority sisters, but our friendship really took off due to us both going into Education. My JR and SR year in the OSU College of Edu were exponentially more enjoyable with Ellen by my side. If you’re reading this and you’re a teacher..you already know, there’s no bond like a teacher bond. Ellen is truly such an incredible person with such character. She is so much fun, bubbly, and so faithful in her pursuit of Christ, friendships, and family. Thankful for those long walks to Willard Hall and student teaching at Westwood Elementary because it gave me this girl for life!

Nick, my closest male cousin, and truly like another brother to me and Jonathan. I can't even begin to try and count the memories I have with this guy growing up. Definitely have missed getting to hang out with him as much as when we were kids, but I'm super hyped he's back in Dallas and we are getting to hang out more and get to be bros once again!

Jenn is another one of my Prosper chicks. She is another friend who has been such an example to me of what it looks like to be there for friends both near and far. I don’t think Jenn has missed a “happy birthday” or gift giving for special occasions since I became close to her at 16. Jenn is driven, intelligent, hilarious, and brave. I admire her devoted care for her family and those close to her, along with her boldness in stepping out and trying new things. Jenn was also my track buddy throughout High School. Little did I know that running all of those 300s was helping me grow a friendship that I could count on for my entire life. I will always be grateful for the laughs and memories, both hard and joyful that we have been through together. Love you Jenn!!

Shan and I met during a summer internship together when we were both in college. After we both graduated, we also were fortunate enough to get to be roomies for a season. Having a friend like Shannon has been nothing shy of a blessing to me. Shan serves her heart out in all she does, whether that be in ministry, teaching, or simply doing things for those she loves in her life. She is a great model of what it looks like to live selflessly and kindly. Time spent with Shannon is always full of great conversation and a whole lot of laughter. She is the greatest!