Mendy is Dana's cherished and altime best friend since 2nd grade. When they were young children they would spend Saturday nights with their respective grandmother's and then attend church on Sunday in New Haven nearly every weekend through their freshman year.

Lorri is Dana's older sister. Lorri is a teacher at Ashley Grade School, she has been married to her husband Rodney for 32 years and she is lucky enough to have an awesome sister like Dana! Seriously though, Dana is very proud of her achievements in her role as an educator and is proud to call her sister! She has been there for Dana more times than should be necessary, but she's always been a constant in Dana's life and she wouldn't know where she and her kids would be today had it not been for Lorri and her husband Rodney! The appreciation and admiration Dana has for Lorri is unmeasurable!

Stacy is the wife of Dana's brother, Shane. Stacy has always been ready and available throughout the years to lend a hand, an ear or a shoulder. She is very near and dear and just like a sister. Plus, Dana feels sorry for her because she's stuck with Shane! 😜