Fab 4

  From kindergarten and now through college. I have had my three best friends by my side for 14 years and counting. I could not do life without them. We know and love each other so so so well. We know when to joke hard, the right things to say, and when to just listen. Whether it's making fun of one another, discussing our future families, or going to Chick-Fil-A just because. I have the best time and find the most joy when I'm with them. I would do anything for these girls. I am so grateful to know that they will always be here for me no matter what. 

Kelly aka Kellza

   Alexis started the nickname "Kellza" a few years ago and man has it stuck. My mom and dad even refer to her as Kellza! We look at each other funny if anyone actually calls Kelly...Kelly. I have SO much love for Kellza. I look up to her in so many ways. She is the most "go with the flow" person I have ever met. When I'm stressed out or worried she encourages me to just slow down. Having my best friend by my side since day 1 is something I will be forever thankful for. Kellza loves Nutella, I mean LOVES Nutella. It is never unusual to walk into Mego's house and find Kellza eating Nutella with a spoon- straight out of the jar. She is always the one to suggest that we should do "something crazy" which usually means embarrassing ourselves. She doesn't care what others thinks, Kellza just does her. Whether she's running around target...literally running or riding around BJ's inside the grocery cart. She is such a free spirit and that is what I love so much about Kellza. 

Alexis aka Sunshine

   Sunshine! The tiniest, most joyful person you will EVER meet. Alexis has lived 3 doors down from Kellza and I for 13 years. I'm so glad that even in college she is still right up the road. Being around Sunshine never fails to brighten my day. It is hard to ever be sad when she's around.  Our entire friendship, I have never seen her get angry towards any of her friends. I don't know how she does it, but she puts up with me and Kelly's arguing like a champ. She loves people so well. Sunshine loves a lot of things. Especially M&Ms. She has convinced me that each M&M differs in taste based on it's color. Hard to believe, but if anyone would know it would be her. She will always be a little kid at heart.

Megan aka Mego

Where to even start with Mego. Mego is hands down the funniest person I know, and I know most would agree with me. Mego has always encouraged me to let go and to just live. She will do absolutely any dare (not sure if that's good or bad). Either way, if Mego is in the room, people are laughing. Her passion for people and life is so evident in everything she does. She loves and encourages us 3 so well. If we're down, Mego will bring us up. I am absolutely convinced Mego and the actress Melissa McCarthy are the same exact person. If you've seen Bridesmaids or The Heat...then you've seen exactly what Mego is like. I'm telling you- funniest person EVER. I think the world definitely needs a few more Mego's! 

Same person...literally. 

I absolutely adore these girls and couldn't imagine being without them. I can not wait to experience the rest of our lives together, side by side! Fab 4 for lyfe. 

Why 'Coram Deo'?

I stumbled across the phrase 'Coram Deo' about a year ago and I am absolutely in love with it. It's a latin phrase that is translated to "in the presence of God". "To live Coram Deo is to live one’s entire life in the presence of God, under the authority of God, to the glory of God." I love this because it is something I am striving for every single day. To live for the Lord and only for the Lord. To give Him the glory in absolutely everything I do. I'm living under the sovereignty of a mighty God who is always by my side. Coram Deo is the most spirit filled, incredible vision of a Christian life. 

[Colossians 3:17] the message. 
"Let the peace of Christ keep you in tune with each other, in step with each other. None of this going off and doing your own thing. And cultivate thankfulness. Let the Word of Christ—the Message—have the run of the house. Give it plenty of room in your lives. Instruct and direct one another using good common sense. And sing, sing your hearts out to God! Let every detail in your lives—words, actions, whatever—be done in the name of the Master, Jesus, thanking God the Father every step of the way."

Not only these next 4 years of my college journey, but for the rest of my life I want to live coram deo. I want to flaunt Jesus' incredible love to those around me and to serve Him harder than I did the day before. And do it all for the honor and glory of the King. Whether it's spending time with people when it's inconvenient for me, loving on my family and friends even when I am frustrated with them, truly listening to others and taking a genuine interest in them, forgiving, serving and putting others before myself. And when I fail, because I will, I will seek out His grace. 

I thought this would be a perfect name for my blog!