to my best friend...

i wish i could rewind life to last weekend...my best friend came to visit. it was so refreshing to have her around...i loved just talking, walking, laughing, being goofy and just enjoying the company of my friend! she is truly an amazing person. the main reason she came to visit was to take my senior pictures.

courtney is an INCREDIBLE photographer and she did a wonderful job making me look good in these pictures! :) thanks, court!

besides being an amazing photographer courtney is an amazing friend. i have known her for about 5 years...we met in NY when our paths crossed at West Point. We were both in junior high and were in the same Sunday school class...I don't even remember exactly how we met, but, we did and have been BEST FRIENDS ever since.

courtney is a beautiful person...she has lovely golden blonde hair and bright blue eyes...and a BIG smile! but, she is truly beautiful on the inside as well...i know that sounds cliche, but i can't think of a better way to say it. proverbs 17:17 says, "A friend loves at all times." that is courtney.

when i think of what a friend is, or what a friend should be, her face comes to my mind. She is the definition of friend. loyal, trustworthy, honest, outgoing, a great listener, very wise, a TRUE follower of Christ, encouraging, kind, energetic and fun...the list could go on and on.

courtney is always the first, second and third person i call with any kind of news. No matter what i know that i can always call her and just spill whatever is on my heart and she will listen...that is such a huge blessing!!!

she is so honest...whether she needs to tell me that a pair of shoes i bought were "not so cute" or if i have goofed up in some way shape or form (which happens often!) i know that she will tell me and call me out. she holds me accountable and always lets me know when something is not right. which in turn allows me to be honest with her...i think that these characteristics can be hard to find these days...an honest and trustworthy friend. not so easy to come across...and i am truly thankful that i have courtney!

she is a strong follower of Christ and makes that so evident in her day-to-day life. Anyone in the world could watch courtney and know that she is set apart. i admire that in her. She has a strong faith and is not ashamed to show it. this quality is probably my favorite. how many 17 year olds can you find with unshakable faith? i have not come across very many other than courtney.

i admire my best friend. and i am very thankful that God allowed our paths to cross...

love you courtney!!!