Quotes, stories, horses, and Easter

Oye! What a whirlwind life has been in the last few weeks. On some of it all I can really say is "NOW WHAT?" some of my life has been so exciting and exhilarating that there is no way to bottle up my emotions. I'm really glad that life has been going down this certain path. It's been good.

I was also really excited because I found this quote online that I just absolutely fell in love with. Ready for it? I know you want to know what it is! Don't worry, I won't hold you back from it any longer. Okay:

Great huh? I love it. I feel like this quote really has made me think about what love is. And I've been thinking about what love is because I've been in a class called Perspectives on Christian Marriages. You can't help but think of love and what it means to be married and how all i really wanna do is marry my best friend. People seem happier when that happens. But what this quote does is tell you that it's not just the fluffy love stuff that goes into it. It's work, it's hard, it's a struggle, love is what is left over after that earthquake. Ponder it. Take it in. Love it. : )

In life I have been doing well. Especially over Easter. I got to see my family for SIX whole hours! That never ever happens! I had a really good time. Oh! And of course... the biggest event of all: I rode a horse! It doesn't sound like a very big deal but I haven't been on one since I was in 2nd grade. I fell off and have never been able to get back on. But there I was, being all amazing and horse like. haah. My mom and holly were proud. It made for a unique Easter that's for sure. What else... I've been trying to be good with doing my homework and going to class. It's hard. It's like my life doesn't have time for school. It just keeps telling me that class and homework have no place in this already packed schedule. Don't worry though, in a mere 46 days I will be GrAdUaTiNg!!!!!!! I'm going to be a COLLEGE GRADUATE! okay, I'll be missing like 3 credits, but STILL. Go me! What an achievement. Thank God it'll be over.

I think the hardest thing about this month is all the sadness that it brings. We put my dog, Casey, down last April, a girl from my high school died of cancer this month last year, and of course, my wonderful wonderful Travis has been dead for seven years on the 21st. And while I'm not in a state of being totally and utterly destroyed this time of year, it still gives me a heavy heart. I mean it was TRAVIS. I don't even know him anymore. When I think of Travis I automatically get Justin on the mind. I can't separate them anymore. It's hard to recall the things about Travis. Do I want to? of course. I'm writing a freaking book about him. Which is another reason I'm glad that I wrote it. I wrote the most important parts when it needed to be fresh and it'll be a relief to have such a work to help remind me of the amazingness that was Travis. And it's crazy to think it's been SEVEN YEARS. That is a long time to be without someone in your life. I can't wait to join him again.

Alright, i'm fading fast. I'm tired and it's a busy day of school tomorrow. I pray that God watches over us this next month and helps the coping process begin for whomever needs it.

Amy