Day 2: it's raining men!

haha, just kidding...it's actually raining dogs and horses? well, whatever, it still works! I decided to write about the animals in my life because they are just as important to people to me. I love them with my whole heart and would not change it for the world. Animals are just as great if not better than human beings themselves.

This morning I woke up and have seriously never felt better. I feel like a brand new person. I read one of my devotionals because my other is at school. It reminded me that I need to walk by faith, that as long as I am still breathing God still has a plan for me.

It is so hard to think that there is someone who cares and loves you for you all the time. 24/7/365. I am so thankful there is though. God has saved my life figuratively and literally in more ways than one. Although I have no clue what I am supposed to do with the rest of my life or what I'm supposed to be doing now, He's always going to be there. As long as I ask for guidance and help, He's going to give it to me. I've got to be the one to put forth the effort though, it doesn't just happen over night. Just like mostly anything anymore, this is a process. I've got to be wait it out and see what happens. As cliche as it is, good things to come to those who wait. Plus, patience is a virtue. (:

This little guy is my rock. This is my puppy Remington, but we call him Remi for short. He is one person, (next to God of course) and well dog, that is always there for me. As stupid as it might sound, he's my best friend. Dogs are smart and well, Remi knows when something is wrong. This dog cuddles me until I let go of him when I am crying. He never leaves my side. It is so hard having to leave him behind for school. I cannot wait to be home next semester just so I can see him more often. This dog has more of my heart than anyone. 

Next to my pup, this horse is my everything. Even though he isn't mine, I treat him as if he was. Matt Dillon is his precious little name. This horse has more emotions than any animal I have ever met but I wouldn't change him for the world. He is Grayson's horse and he was also left behind when Grayson left for school in Montana in 2011. I grew a stronger bond with horse than I did with anyone else or animal in such a short amount of time. This horse means everything to me and I miss him so much. Trust me, we've had our ups and downs and this horse has more attitude than a class full of middle school girls but I love him the same. He was the only horse that I ever consistently rode and was truly an amazing companion. 

Just like everything else in this life, I know God put this animals in my life for a reason. It sounds corny, I know, but it is completely true. I have never really had very many friends growing up, especially not friends that were girls either. I think that is why I have such a passion for animals. They don't judge you at first sight and will always be there for you no matter what. I think I went the right way when I chose animals over people. Joking and not joking.

I want to live on a farm when I grow up.  I want to have horses that I can ride and dogs that can cuddle. I want my kids to know the importance of having animals in their lives and how to treat them right. A bond between a person and an animal can go a long way. Once they are a part of your life, they continue to be your life long best friend. Animals are just like family and it isn't any easier to cope when they pass.

I do not know what I would do without these animals. They keep me up and going, they have literally been though the walks of my life with me. They probably know more than any human being does about me and it will probably stay that way. I love these animals more than life itself and I would do anything for them. Without Remi and Matt Dillon, I am honestly not quite sure if I would have survived my senior year of high school, no joke. Those two kept me on my feet and going. I will be forever grateful. I love these guys. <3

xoxox