Veterans day

"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." -Elmer Davis

I've always had a huge place in my heart for anyone who has been or is in the military. Today is Veterans day, and I want to whole heartedly thank every single person out there who has served. They give up so much for us and I'll always be thankful for what they do/have done.

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Lord, for those who are out there serving now - keep them safe and I pray that we can bring them home soon. And for those who have served already, I pray that peace will be in their minds and hearts.

I also want to pray for the families and friends who have loved ones out there serving, who have loved one that are home yet wounded, and for the people we've lost through the years. Give them strength because even the strongest of people (though they like to believe they can) can't take on the world.

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Again, I thank everyone who has served and who is serving now for everything they've done. It takes a special person to do what they do, and we wouldn't be where we are today without them♥

For Chelsea Rodriguez, Present with God - Singing with Angles♥

"Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I'll miss you, Until we meet again!" -Author Unknown

Last night, Chelsea Rodriguez passed away after being in a terrible car accident. I didn't know her, but I sure do know some awesome people who did. I was asked by one of them to pray for her and her loved ones, which of course I will be doing so. But, because I didn't know her, I thought I'd go to her facebook so I could put a face to the name and also to see what others were saying about/to her.

All I can say is wow. She's honestly absolutely inspirational to me. She's helped so many people, changed so many of their lives around just by being her loving caring self. A lot of people who were saying things barely knew her, but yet she still managed to make an impact in their lives. It's amazing to me that she could do that. I look up to her and pray that I too can make an impact on people as she did.

I can tell that God blessed her with incredible gifts. The gift of giving, selfless love, caring for others, and especially the gift of singing. She managed to stay true to herself and succeed in her journey on this beautiful planet. She did what it is God wanted her to and did it amazingly.

As I'm writing this, I can hear her singing. Her voice is absolutely beautiful and I know that while she's in heaven with God above, she's singing with the angels nice and loud. When I hear her sing I can feel the presence of God in her. The connection I managed to have with her though she isn't with us any more is amazing to me. God really does work in amazing ways...

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Dear Chelsea,

I never knew you, but at the same time I felt like I did. You leaving us and hearing what people have to say about you has made an impact on my life. Crazy right? I really do look up to you. You're truly inspirational to me and though you left us so young, I feel that you did what God wanted you to and beautifully too.

God did a great job with you little missy :) I'm sure he was missing your voice too. The angels need you! Sing your heart out up there, make me proud! I'm looking forward to being able to sing right there along with you later on when my journey ends.

I'll be praying for your family and friends. You will be missed by many..

Rest in peace my dear♥

So long for now :)

Best friends forever and ever :)

"A good friend is a connection to life - a tie to the past, a road to the future, the key to sanity in a totally insane world." - Lois Wyse

Today is my best friends birthday! She's seventeen today, which is absolutely crazy to me!! It feels like only yesterday we were six again, making these pointless videos about pretty much nothing, or going down to the creek and getting eaten alive by mosquitoes.

I love to think of my childhood because when I do, I think of all the insane things Abby and I used to do. We were always over at each others houses, playing with polly pockets and bratz dolls. Having sleepovers that caused our mothers to go crazy because we never went to sleep. Or during the summer, we'd be together pretty much 24/7, going to the pool and bugging the life guards.

You see, when I think of the definition of a best friend, I think of Abby and the relationship we've shared for many years. I'm able trust her with my life; I know I can tell her everything I ever wanted to and she'd be there for me to support me and help me with anything possible. She's lovable, funny, and the best part is even though she's grown up, she's still that goofy little girl I met almost 11 years ago :)

She honestly means the world to me, because without her, I wouldn't be who I am today. She taught me so much growing up, whether she knows it or not it's the truth. She taught me to not worry what others think and to just be myself. She taught me how to draw, and believed in me when I couldn't believe in my self.

When we were little, we planned our lives out so that we would never be apart. Sadly, things went differently then we wished for seeing how we live in different states, but she will always be my best friend. She knows I'll do anything for her and I know she'll do just the same for me.

"The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart." -Elisabeth Foley

We've always said we're gonna end up two old ladies sitting on rocking chairs, watching our grandchildren playing, and looking back to when we were that age. She has been and will forever be my un-biological sister. I love her more then words can describe, always and forever.

My dearest Abby,

I've said it once I'll say it a million times, Happy birthday! :D You're seventeen now..crazy right? It seems like only yesterday we were going to the pool pretty much every day of summer, or going on the craziest adventures like trying to ride our bikes to K-mart. Ha, we were silly :P

We spent practically everyday we could together growing up, and I wouldn't be who I am without you. I thank you so much for everything you've taught me and for being the bestest friend anyone could ever ask for.

I wish I could be with you today and always! I'm sad we've missed not only each others sweet 16's, but now our 17th birthdays too. Lemme tell you this lil missy! We're gonna be together for both of our 18th birthdays and my God are we going to have fun! :D

I love you oh so much, always have and always will. I miss you with all my heart and can't wait until we get to see each other again! Happy birthday Abby!

Love,

Your best friend,

Coral♥