Sister (n): A person who's been where you've been; someone you can call when things aren't going right; is more than just family; a sister is a forever friend.

Four years ago I could not sit here and tell you that I would have 3 best friends that would perfectly fit this description. A sister. I have a sister that is blood, and I love her more than anything, but these girls have been through the thick and thin of high school with me. From the stupid boys we've dealt with, to going to Sonic after football games every Friday night in the fall, to laughing so hard we're crying at the crack of dawn because of how delusional we are. These girls are not just ordinary best friends that will step out of my life just because we have gone our separate ways because of college. They have been a part of my life daily for the past four years, so we decided to not just stay involved in each other's lives but to actually be a part of each other in a way that will never be taken away. The dreaded word most parents pray that their child will never tell them that they want or are getting: a tattoo.

Now lately since tattoos are gaining more popularity, it has been very controversial. Especially in the church. I understand others have different views and opinions about getting one and that is okay, and I respect you and your opinions and feelings towards the situation. So please respect me and my feelings toward getting one. It has meaning, and it is sentimental to me and will always mean something. Many will say how friends change and how years down the road we won't even talk and we will only reminisce at high school reunions. My question following this statement is, 'Do you know what the future holds?' Because as long as we are alive, we have made an oath with these tattoos that we are always going to put forth the effort. We are sisters, and sisters look out for each other forever.

Seen below is a picture of me with the tattoo we all got. So why did we get birds? Birds fly together in packs, and we are a pack of girls. We had the birds placed to where they were flying towards our backs, because birds always know how to fly home to each other, and we are home to one another. I am the lead bird because they see me as a leader of the group. Yasmine is next because she likes to stay centered and stay on track with everything in lfe. Peden is the third one because even though she has been through rough times and has rough edges, she is getting back on track and staying with the group. Taylor is last because she has all of our backs. (They all are pictured on the cover picture in order.)