Photos by my sister, Rachel. 8220;I have always felt that one of the chief reasons for success in life is enthusiasm. 8220;Human greatness does not lie in wealth or power, but in character and goodness.

So it has been a while since I have written but so much has happened. Last week I rode Freedom one day but it was for a short ride and it was bareback. The rest of the week was either rainy or I was busy with family stuff. My sister Rose Mary is leaving for volunteer work at Mountain View Nursing Home.

Saturday, August 8, 2015.

Thursday, August 13, 2015. Thy word have I hid. In mine h e a r t, that I might not sin against thee. Monday, August 10, 2015. Two weeks ago, my family I spent a week in Arkansas visiting family! It was a long trip, packed with lots of wonderful memories! We had a blessed time together, made new friends, and I could see God working in lives.

that I have been ignoring for far too long. Sure, I know, everyone says that. But I can easily say that this has been the busiest year of my entire life. Everything from school, travel, and just mere existence, has been entirely crazy. But I have had the most wonderful summer of my life. So many amazing decisions made, friends made, and lives changed. But I am ready to jump back into it.