Friendship Ironically, my girls’ trip to Charleston happened the weekend before I was set to discuss the adolescent stage of human development and the environment with my Purdue Global class. Needless to say, the smiles and joy from that trip lingered and spilled over into my teaching. I am beyond grateful to have such wonderful friends. Truly, where would we be without friendship? This past weekend I celebrated just that with four amazing women who I’m lucky enough to call my own. My friend Lisa and I go all the way back to middle school. From the moment we met, it was as if we were destined to be besties for life. Oh, the things we’ve shared—the milestones, the heartbreaks, the young adult books devoured, the letters exchanged (I still have them), the nights spent dancing (ALL night long), the secrets still tucked safely away. Our bond is unshakable. LYLASBAHOALM! Then there’s Stacy. I met her right before my first year at Cabrini, in the uniform shop of all places, and we’...