amy

oh, how i love amy! she is one of the sweetest, most sincere people i have ever met. when i first met amy, she was very quiet, but i knew i was excited to get to know her. i have been so blessed by her friendship! in all of the time i've known her, amy has always been so positive, even through constant trials like back pain. the way she lived with that has really taught me about doing everything without complaining. i've never heard her complain or say anything negative about another person. amy and i have a special bond... over cauliflower. yes. amy, thanks for loving Jesus and me! i miss you, girl!

emily

oh em! the first time i hung out with emily, i was so glad that she was going to be a part of this year! it was august 08 and we were watching the olympics abd cracking up about the awkward huddle of the men's volleyball team. emily is that kind of person who makes Jesus look great and beautiful. i love having deep conversations with her. i also love her silly side. her humor often causes me to burst out laughing with strange, gapsy sounds. so far, she's the only one who can do this to me:) em has a beautiful voice and often plays the piano and sings - i love it! emily is a great friend, i always feel comfortable when i'm with her. also, i've learned many things from watching her deal with various trials this past year. i'm so glad she'll be around for year 2!

julie

jules is the closest thing i've ever had to an older sister. she truly feels like a part of my family. ever since the first INSIGHT retreat last september, she has become close to every one of us! whenever i had a headache, julie would gladly massage my head until it was gone (that is, my headache, not my head:)). everything from her beautiful red curls to her love for others and Jesus, radiates julie's personality. there is something about her that makes me love Jesus more. she also has a special love for her family. it was really sweet to witness that affection. julie lives life with passion. she is athletic and competitive. she applies herself to her responsibilities. she has an incredibly grateful heart. she sings like an angel. she is my sister. i love you, jules anne!

nebraska

that's right, i'm going to nebraska! andrea, steph, katie, sarah, and i are taking a road trip to hastings to see anna and kat! we're leaving tomorrow afternoon! i'm so excited!

anna and kat say that nebraska has the greatest thunderstorms. i'm hoping to experience one while we're there. :)