Ashley is my niece, friend, planner of fun and always up for doing fun girly things. (I'm a mom of 3 great boys, but I am so very girly!) Since I am a teacher in the inner city I have found Ashley's knowledge of the younger crowd invaluable - helping me stay up to date with teenagers and knowing what is cool and what is not! Ashley has lived in Pasadena, California the last 5 years and I have missed her dearly! I am so thrilled she has moved back to Ohio and lives close again! Ashley has helped with planning the wedding and I am so grateful for her and that she has a part in our special day.

Azizi is a dear friend and neighbor that only lives 3 doors down from my house! We both are "boy" moms and we both have a son named ZANE! The last few years Azizi and I have grown very close. Walking and talking in the neighborhood or sitting on my front porch sharing life. I am so lucky to have such a positive friend full of wisdom and fun that lives so close. She was there in the early days of Dan and I dating and she has been a big Dan fan. Always good to have an honest friend that walks beside you in the journey of life.

Sara is a neighbor that lives 6 houses down. She has been such an encouragement since she moved in almost 10 years ago. Im so grateful for her friendship and her faith that is a constant encouragement to me. I have to mention all the parties Sara has attended at my house. Girls Christmas parties, Cinco de Mayo parties, Easter, Thanksgiving neighborhood Friendsgiving, New Years eve Party, Birthday parties, Halloween parties and many more. Sara has two boys and even though they are much younger than mine we have done a lot together. Taken our boys Strawberry picking, flown kites on the street during Covid, played basketball together and draw chalk drawings. Sara is someone who's faith in God is really beautiful. She never judges and is always so refreshing to talk to. She is such an encouragement and she is always there when I need her. She and her husband Derrick were such an encouragement to me as well. They really are best friends and really love each other. It always gave me hope, if there are a few really healthy relationships like theirs there is hope for us all! Lately, Sara and Derrick have been cooking with her sons and I am invited to try a new dish! I am grateful for Sara's wisdom too. She is such a great friend to walk and talk and get advice how to wisely handle a situation. Im a lucky neighbor!