I am blessed to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful women that God has created.  They have welcomed me into their group and blessed me again and again in a million different ways. The prayers of these amazing women lift my spirits and inspire me to walk with my head held high. 

        They make a point of allowing love to guide their actions. They live lives that are laid down, abandoned before the cross. They love each other. I am here writing this, in part, because of their influence in my life. Because they prayed for me, encouraged me and believed in me.

 
        I am here because I have a best friend who loved me and stood by me through out high school. Who listened to me rant and encouraged me to keep pursuing Jesus with all of my heart. She spoke words of truth to me, wisdom straight from the word of God. I have been blessed to call her a friend.
 
        Blessed to call all of you friends.
 
        I am also blessed with an amazing mother. A mother who taught me to pray and love God. Who helped me write letters to the persecuted church. Who encouraged me to pursue God and continually holds me accountable to my decision to give Christ everything. This woman is amazing. She has blessed me beyond what I even realize right now. I am forever grateful to her. I know she prays for me. I know she believes in me. I know that no matter what she will stand with me.
 
        I have been so blessed…
   
        I have been given amazing role models and mentors to look up. Classy, beautiful women whose hearts shine with the brilliance of God’s glory. I thank each and every one of you for the impact you have made on my life. And, even though mosquitoes don’t suck fat (ha ha Adriann…), I want you to know that you are each unbelievably beautiful.