We're half way there!

So a friend reminded me of my blog, and I decided it was time to do an update :)

We're half way through the semester and life seems to be moving at a rapid pace! We just had spring break. I didn't really get a break, but I met a lot of amazing people and toured parts of Canada and the east coast on band tour. I made some of the most amazing friends, and Niagra Falls in arguably one of the greatest places I have ever been.

This week is social work awareness week. There are a lot of activities and a lot of things to worry about. So on top of all my school work, there is a lot of other activities!

As far as life and school goes, it's pretty much normal. There are a lot of things that I think about, a lot of things that I miss and definitely a lot of tears, and emotions along the way.

I think I cry myself to sleep almost every night. My life is a constant roller coaster of emotions, but I know that everything is for the best. The lives of my family and many others were impacted almost two months ago. That day was a day that I will never forget, nor will I forget the girl who's lives touched sooo many. Trisha Lynn Wood was like a little sister to me and I will never forget her smile, her amazing little giggle, and her wonderful personality. She was one of those girls that wasn't afraid to speak her mind, but who was also everyones friend.

I miss Trisha more than words can describe. There are a lot of things about her life that I will never forget. Most of all I will never forget the relationship she had with the Lord. Trisha spent many hours studying her bible and talking about her relationship with the Lord. Her life was a constant testimony of the Lord living in and through her.

I spent a lot of time asking why, why Trisha, why now, what did she do to deserve this, and why did she have to get taken away she had so much left to do with her life. But that's not the question I should be asking. I should be asking what, how and when. What can I do to make her memory live on and what should my relationship with Christ look like. How can I show the love Trisha had for the Lord and the love that I have for my Savior. And when. When will I get to see her again - because I know I will.

Even in one of the worst moments of my life, I can see God at work. I saw God working in a school full of kids who sat and listened to a few pastors pray, read the word, and come together to lift each other up. I saw God in the sun shine on the morning of the funeral. In the streets lined with servicemen, in the 100s of people in the church, in the eyes of so many friends, through the words of so many parents, in the hearts of Trisha's parents, and in so many other areas of life.

One thing that I will always remember is the words shared with the friends and family on that fateful day. Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ, who strengtheneth me."

Love you Trisha <3