Besties

So I just got done laughing, walking, praying and crying with my two best friends. I have some amazing friends in my life and am so blessed by them but I cannot physically, verbally, emotionally, etc. express how much I love these two girls. Megan and Amanda are probably the two people who know me best in this entire world. They know my hopes, my dreams, my fears. They know my insecurities (and man oh man, are there a lot of those). They know so much about me and honestly, there is no possible way that I would have made it through this year without them. I have so many incredible memories with these ladies- sitting curled up on Megan's couch late one night rereading our favorite moments of the Shack; numerous walks around the lake; coloring and baking cakes and decorating with homemade frosting; Legacy nights, cooking and sharing with the group; looks shared across the room at college group about some inside joke; sharing two very unique stories about wedding experiences on the lawn across the street from my house; Monday coffee dates and prayer times; excursions to Rite Aid where we discussed ugly glasses, the best deodorant and make-up, which eating ice cream; going to the Counter and having the best server ever....; I seriously could go on and on and on. These two amazing girls are my rock. They have supported me through thick and thin, through the good times and the bad times, through laughter and tears, through pretty much everything. Ecclesiastes 5:12 says what I feel about them best: Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. I know that I am going to be in love with these girls for the rest of my life and I know that we are going to be lifelong friends.

My Miss Megan is truly an amazing person. I don't think that I have ever become friends with somebody so quickly. One get to know you date over coffee was all that it took for us to become inseparable. She is such an inspiration to me- the insight that she has to so many of my problems is amazing and all the help that she's given me since I've known her proves that she is going to be an amazing therapist. She is right there on the exact same page as me. Oftentimes I won't want to say something because its awkward or uncomfortable and there's Megan, saying exactly what I feel, making me not feel as alone. We have also had some special times, my favorite being the night on the beach. We were only there for about an hour but siting on the "sheet" underneath dinosaur and Batman blankets, talking about our pasts and experiences and life stories was amazing. Plus, who could forget the CREEPSTER on the motorbike that caused us to pee in our pants he was so scary! She is constantly getting me involved- calling me to come have coffee or hang out or go listen to Seth and Alvia play and never once have I felt awkward or uncomfortable around her and Kasey. I am so excited for this next year of our relationship and cannot wait for the numerous adventures I know that we're going to have.

And then there is my dear, darling Amanda. I will never ever forget Fish Fest when we snuck in at the end of the line and got to meet Toby Mac and chat with him for a bit. That's one of my first and favorite memories of her, my freshman buddy (who I sadly had to break ranks with when I graduated early and we were no longer seniors together). Honestly though, I couldn't tell you for the life of me how Amanda and I became so close. It just seemed like overnight, we were best friends and talking for hours about anything and everything Amanda is one of the wisest people I know. No matter how low or sad or insecure or depressed I feel, she knows exactly what to say. And she's given me the opportunity to counsel her as well and give back to her what she's given to me. Our experiences go from super-fun like the Switchfoot/Relient K concert (cello!) to super-serious like the long talk we had at midnight the day that I was fired and when she was going through relationship issues. I know that I can always come to her for anything and she is there with a comforting word, some good advice, spiritual support and a huge hug and kiss. This girl has the coolest adventure standing in front of her when she goes up to Hume and I cannot wait to hear about her experiences and how God has changed her.

But seriously, though. I have the most amazing best friends in the world and feel like the luckiest girl in the whole world because of these two phenomenal ladies. Megan and Amanda, I LOVE YOU!