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Ten years ago, we were roommates at Ricks College. The four of us were inseparable from the very first weekend. We literally spent our entire freshman year laughing. We got to the point where we were finishing each others sentences and others couldn't even keep up with our conversations because we'd switched subjects so many times.


We were seriously hilarious. We stayed up late eating cold cereal and talking about boys. We never studied. We took several memorable vacations-- one in particular to Bryce Canyon for Spring Break- just the four of us. It was really cold, but we wanted to come back looking like we had vacationed, so we found a couple of tanning beds in Richfield and sheepishly went back to Rexburg with red stripes on the back of our legs. That was classic.

And then there was the famous Boyz II Men "Down on Bended Knee" performance. We actually traveled from apartment to apartment putting on a show for other college students.... in these clothes.... because that was cool.


Throughout the years, we've stayed in touch pretty darn well, despite the fact that we live in four different states. We've been through a lot in the past ten years... marriage, college graduation, a mission to Hawaii (lucky, Dana!) and TEN children-- with three more on the way. Last month, we finally had a weekend getaway... just the four of us. Kelly's parents graciously let us stay at their cabin in Brian Head. It was beautiful. We spent 90% percent of the time talking, laughing and walking down memory lane. Every once in a while we got up to eat or use the bathroom. And once we ventured outdoors and took a hike. I happened to bring an old video of our college years. We were so hilarious-- and we still are.


It was so much fun to be together again. I truly love these women and feel so grateful for their friendship during such a vital time in my life. When other teenage girls are worried about fitting in, looking good, impressing boys, and what not-- I happened to be surrounded by friends who loved me for me and set such excellent examples of love and service. Every time I hear the hymn "Each Life that Touches Ours for Good" I think of Kelly, Dana and Val. How fortune I was to meet them when I did and continue to benefit from their examples and friendship.

Until next time, ladies. I hope Delwin can make it next year.