Let me just start this letter off by saying that there is literally no way possible to explain the gratitude I have for each and every one of my sisters. There is not a single sister of mine that has not impacted me in some shape or form, and I am forever grateful for that. Without every single one of them, I would not be the person I am today.

Alpha Xi Delta has shaped me into the woman I am today, and I have only been a member for one year. This is all because of my fellow sisters. Epsilon Alpha, thank you for holding true to the standards of AXiD. Thank you for teaching me how special and important continuing on traditions are. Thank you for showing me what it is like to be part of a group of people who all work together to better the life of others throughout philanthropy, Autism Speaks. Thank you for every single thing you have shown me in the past year because you ladies made this year the best one yet.

Not only do you guys deserve a thank you for all you have done through the sorority, but also just in everyday life as well. When I came down with the flu this past semester, it was you guys that brought me medicine and took care of me. You ladies have always been there to cheer me on in good times and to lift me up in bad. Since day one each and every one of you have accepted me for exactly how I am, sass and all, and I am so thankful for that. You are all some of the most amazing people I have ever met, and I hope you all know that all of you are so special to me!

One thing that I could never repay my sisters for is the amount of encouragement they have given me through my position. When I received the philanthropy service chair, I was scared shitless. I was excited, but many people came to me and told me what a big position it was. The thing is, I do not feel that a single one of my sisters doubted me in that position, even when I doubted myself. I was terrified to be working on such an important part of Alpha Xi Delta, and to know that all of my sisters had my back was such a relief. So many of you offered your time and help, and without all of you I truly believe that I would not have succeeded in my position as much as I did. The support, encouragement, and reassurance that you all provided me with this past semester did not go unnoticed, and I thank you so very much for that.

Epsilon Alpha sisters, you have my heart. My life would not be the same without every single one of you in it.

So, Taylor, Rachael O, Mikaila, Rachel P, Abby, Shiloh, Elise, Lacey, Kory, MaKena, Kayla B, Nicole F, Emma, Erin, Emmy, Jenny Lou, Kimmy, Grace, Sam, Annalyn, Alea, Jenny, Kayla S, Courtney, Alex, Maddie W, Kaitlin, Virginia, Morgan, Brynn, Rachel M, Cami, Alyssa A, Katie, Alison, Kacey, Anna, Kayla R, Jenny B, Annabell, Iris, Maddie J, Brianna, Alyssa K, Nicole S, Lauren, Tia, Karyn, Ashley, Rachel L, Kayla S, Madie W, Shannon, Natalie, Molly M, Maddie S, Molly B, and Taryn,

Sincerely,

An Extremely Grateful Sister