We all have those friends who completely just impact our lives. There are three girls imparticular. When I first got off a mission I moved in with my sister, her friend Ashlyn who is like my little sister, and her other friend Rachelle who I had only heard stories of. 

The transition was difficult. I had a hard time finding a place with these girls and they were already so close but they accepted me in and loved me no matter what. I will forever be grateful for them. I have made countless friends since and love them all dearly but these three girls defined a period of my life. They were there, they were fun, they encouraged the best and I love that I was able to watch two of them get married. 

Meg and I were able to meet up with Rachelle this past week and it was great to sit and finally catch up. We reminisced on old times and realized how much fun we had all the time.  As I reflect back on the short year we all lived together, my heart is so full of love and I am overwhelmed with the joy and opportunities we have in this life. Those girls shaped me into the person I want to be and set the best example they could have. I have countless friends who I love dearly and they all deserve a shout out, but these moments were the ones I was reminded of this past week.