good read

I read a book the other day in record time, 3 days. Usually when i read books i get distracted or board and never really get around to finishing it. But believe it or not mom...i do enjoy reading! (you probably thought you'd never hear that from me) ha but its true. Especially when you get a book you can't put down. The title of this book stuck out to me, "Please, Stop Laughing at Me." It's all about school bullying and how this girl grows and overcomes her HORRIBLE childhood. Basically this girl was the only child and grew up with mostly adults, she was very mature for her age, which made it easy for the other kids to make fun of her. There were some parts in the book where I felt saddened for this poor girl. Anything and everything she did was wrong and people tortured her like crazy over things that I would do to. For example, she loved volunteering with the special ed children and the other kids after school would beat her up because they would say she was one of the "retards." She always stood up for what she believed in, which was usually the right thing and these punk kids would literally BEAT her up for doing what was right. After reading this book I couldn't believe that kids would really be that mean to someone who was doing their best. It made me scared to think of what my future children will have to go through someday and if they will be strong enough to stand up for whats right and be proud of who they are.

I'm the type of person who HATES seeing people get hurt, physically or emotionally. I used to cry when the show "COPS" was on. (which was my little sisters favorite show at one time). Ha but I remember once I was waiting at the bus stop in 7th grade with a bunch of other kids and one of the girls there was a little overweight and these 8th grade boys were running around her singing the song "around the world, around the world..." the poor girl was crying and i was physically getting sick to my stomach watching this. I stood up and pushed the boys and starting yelling at them to "leave her alone!" (if you know me, that is not my sort of thing) but i couldn't help it. I was lucky enough to weed through some friends and find the ones that respected and knew my beliefs and still loved me for it. I was put in countless situations where i had to be the example cause I knew there were people watching my every move. It's funny how life works and as you get older and realize whats "really" important in life you laugh at all the times you were stressed or concerned about the stupid things.

I am so grateful to have the family that i have. My parents and my in-laws. What a blessing it is to find people who are always cheering for you no matter what the case. They are always on your side and want the best for you. I am thankful for this beautiful gospel that I am a part of. I don't know where i would be without it. I thankful for my Savior and all that He does. I'm thankful for my health and for my apt and food. I thankful for my wonderful siblings and their spouses and all my new nephews and nieces. I thankful for a warm sunny day. I'm thankful for the smells and the colors surrounding this beautiful earth. And of course...I'm thankful for my wonderful husband, he's the best and always makes me want to be a better person. The list can go on forever...

BUT...Remember to say thanks and I wish everyone a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!