Sarah has been my best friend since we were five years old. We’ve been through just about every phase of life together—our tomboy years, our shared and separate sports, her punk/emo era, living in different cities, and now building our families. Through it all, we’ve always been there for each other. We’ve spent more time laughing than seems reasonable and had more sleepovers than I could ever count. Every summer, I practically lived at the Beckler house on the lake. I’m incredibly lucky that a friendship that started at age five has become a sisterhood that will last forever.

Alissa has been one of my best friends since we were five years old. While I was never part of the exclusive Horse Club, we shared a love of basketball, outdoor activities, and many more! We've spent our entire adult lives living in different states, and busy schedules don't always leave as much time to connect as we'd like. But every time we get together, it's as if no time has passed at all. We pick up exactly where we left off within minutes. That is the mark of a true friendship—the kind that lasts a lifetime.

Kristin and I became fast friends in 7th grade in Mrs. Bailey’s English class, and from the very beginning, our connection was effortless. Through the years, we’ve shared countless laughs (we are professional MadLibbers), celebrated life’s milestones, and fully embraced our wonderfully quirky sides together. Kristin is one of the most selfless, thoughtful, and gracious people I know, always showing up for those she loves with kindness and care. I feel incredibly fortunate to have her by my side and am so grateful to call her one of my closest friends.