And Now: A Word From Melissa

Well hey there, it's Melissa :) Lauren asked me to be a guest speaker... or blogger whatever you wish to call it. lol When I asked her what she wanted me to write about she gave a few suggestions and said it didn't matter soooooooo I am going to tell you how I met this crazy, yet fabulous girl (she's not really crazy guys, you're safe)
Any-hoo, I've actually known Lauren for a while, I stumbled upon her blog and enjoyed reading all the poems she wrote. (She is a fantastic writer if you haven't already noticed) Fast forward to Heritage 2013, I noticed a girl wearing a beautiful lace dress and I realized it was THE Lauren I followed on blogger! I complimented her and that was that, no other contact or conversation, it wasn't until last year that we started talking. We were down in the lobby and I noticed she kept looking at me and she suddenly came up and asked "how am I supposed to know you?" I reminded her about the past year and we just hit it off! We hung out the entire time after that and created an instant bond; we felt comfortable with each other. Several people thought we were childhood best friends and wouldn't believe us when we told them we had just officially met the day before. lol Since that time Lauren has grown very near and dear to my heart. I know I can call or text her when I need her and she'll be there with a kind word, advice, or something to make me laugh. She is vibrant, caring, loving, funny, and the list can go on forever. My parents got to meet her at heritage this year and they claimed her as their new daughter lol Which is a good thing since she really is like a sister to me :)

Lauren, I can honestly say you're one of the best friends God has ever blessed me with and I'm so thankful He let you be a part of my life. I cherish all of our silly conversations that have me laughing until my stomach hurts along with our deep heartfelt ones. You're beautiful both inside and out, I love you to bits and pieces!!!


***Lauren here! ('Awwwww!!' was totally my first response.)  I told Melissa that she could write about whatever, which is why I am going to go ahead and post this but with this disclaimer; Don't believe a word of it! haha
Melissa is an amazing friend and I'm definitely getting the better end of the deal with our relationship! I know that whenever I'm feeling blue or I start complaining (which is ironic because I hate it (and she knows that!)...but I'm definitely guilty of it, much to my shame) she is always there to get my attention and remind me of all the things that I have to be thankful of. And of course we can be goofy together. (Think SH 2015 in the hotel lobby with Genesis) Anyway, Melissa is way awesome-er than me on any given day and I love her more than I love bacon. And that is a lot.


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Co-Owners of Lauren's Gazette