Easter. When I was a child I remember waking up supremely excited to search for my basket of eggs the Easter bunny left me. I can remember one time when I searched all over the house, and even outside, to only find out it was right behind my bedroom door. I don't remember much about Jesus on Easter...yes, when I was younger my mother used to take me to church, but really, I was too little to understand...and we didn't continue going...something changed in my mom's eyes maybe? Times are rough, no matter what. Maybe she prayed and prayed, only to find nothing in our sad, poor life changed. Or maybe that's just my opinion. I believe in a greater God, but I don't practice my faith like most other Christians. I woke up thinking this is just another Sunday of 2012. Nothing special really.
I also woke up to a text message from my best friend...saying she'd gotten in a horrible car accident the night before, and although she was safe and sound, her car was totaled. You always know it's bad if the car is totaled. I was freaked out...glad she was safe...but worried about what she might have gone through. Later on I found out her car had flipped a few times...how scary must that have been?! If I were still living there, I'm sure she would have called me right away, to come to her rescue! What else are best friends for? I love her with all of my might. Long distance relationships are hard to handle, whether it be with a lover, best friend, family member, or anyone else. It's been tough for us so far...our schedules conflict, there's a stupid time difference, and we're both busy, young adults. But I'm trying to improve on my end...she is too, but I've had more issues with it than she has...so I'm improving as best I can. Whether that means calling her on the way home from work, texting whenever possible, or simply letting her know when I'm thinking of her, or something we used to do. I truly love her, and owe her a lot. She's been there for me more times than I can count. Truly my best friend in the world.
I miss my family today. On other days too; but as I see my boyfriend's family gathering together today to visit and eat dinner together, I think of all the other Easters I used to do the same with my mother, grandmother, brother, sister-in-law, nieces, and neighbors. I miss that a lot sometimes.
To everyone else, I wish you a lovely Easter, and a fantastic day with the ones you love! :)
