For Alicia

Alicia,

HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY!!! I am grateful to know you and to have you as my friend. Here are a few of my favorite memories with you:

About this time 8 years ago, it was 90 degrees outside and we walked and walked ("and walked!") in the heat to get to our first appointment with the Kheeroos. We had vegetables out of a can for Thanksgiving and went Christmas caroling and had a cake for your birthday made by the Elders. It was also when you challenged me to pray about attending BYU-Hawaii, and I'm so glad you did.

Because you were so great at the Commitment Pattern, we got to live in Hawaii together in the Buddha house, attending the BYUH 11th ward. We also regularly performed our "mission rap" for people.

You were there for some of my most important moments, like my graduation, and my wedding in the Detroit Temple.

I was so blessed to be there for your wedding as well and to see you so radiant and happy.
We got to pet alligators together!!! What a blast is was for you and Tucker to come and visit.

And now you're a MOM! I wish I had been there when little Weston was born and had a picture together....wait a minute!

You are one of the best friends I've ever had, and you always will be. We have been through so much together, and many of my best memories include you. You have had such a profound influence on my life, and the Lord knew that I needed a friend like you. I hope this year will be filled with blessings, and every year after this!

Tout mon amour,
-Kristen (aka Soeur Demps)