So, at church I teach the 10 and 11 year olds. I really love teaching them. They are so much fun. We have two or three girls (depending on the week) and around 6 or 7 boys. They are the most roudy kids I have ever met but they are so genuine and tons of fun.
Well, I taught the lesson today and the lesson was directed 100% towards me. And guess what this lesson was on...
Forgiveness.
Good one huh.
I just thought I'd share this little yes/no quiz we took today in class.
a. Are you forgiving when you say, "I forgive you, but I will not forget what you did"?
b. Are you forgiving when you are happy that something unfortunate has happened to someone who was unkind to you?
c. Are you forgiving when your brother or sister hits you and you dont get mad?
d. Are you forgiving whenyou want to get even with someone who has been unkind to you?
e. Are you forgiving when you stop talking to someone who has been unkind to you?
f. Are you forgiving when you stand up for someone who has been unkind to you?
g. Are you forgiving when you speak unkindly about the person who you thas been unkind to you?
These are such simple questions and its so easy to say which ones are yes and which are no. But honestly, these made me think alot more than I wish they did. These are such easy concepts... but do we really do them?
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
This Feels Like Turning 18
Well Friends,
I am now a High School Graduate. Ya! It really hasnt hit me yet... maybe it will when I start college, maybe it never will.
I was the 3rd person to graduate because I was in the choir! It was pretty awesome and weird. My parents kept asking me, "did you hear everyone screaming for you!?" Well, no, I didnt. It was totally silent for me actually! The rest of graduation was flippin' boring! Too much talking!
I got to run out of the event center and that was really fun. I wanted to take pictures and talk with my friend for probably the last time but I couldnt because that STUPID GIRL decided to be glued to his side the entire time. Later he and his mom kept calling me trying to find me but well... if i'm just standing there by myself why would I stick around. If they wanted me to stay he should have talked to me or something.
I went out to dinner to Olive Garden with my family. It was really fun even though I didnt eat very much.
Then I went home. I was going to go to the all night party but I couldnt find my ID. Turns out it was in my grandma's lawn... I think there was a reason I wasnt suppose to go.
Anyway, I totally broke down. I cried like a freaking baby. I cried for the past 2 months, for all the friends I've lost, for the people who have ganged up on me to hurt me, for my friend because I have lost him forever and for the pain he is going to have to go through. I had never felt so tired in my life.
I am now a High School Graduate. Ya! It really hasnt hit me yet... maybe it will when I start college, maybe it never will.
I was the 3rd person to graduate because I was in the choir! It was pretty awesome and weird. My parents kept asking me, "did you hear everyone screaming for you!?" Well, no, I didnt. It was totally silent for me actually! The rest of graduation was flippin' boring! Too much talking!
I got to run out of the event center and that was really fun. I wanted to take pictures and talk with my friend for probably the last time but I couldnt because that STUPID GIRL decided to be glued to his side the entire time. Later he and his mom kept calling me trying to find me but well... if i'm just standing there by myself why would I stick around. If they wanted me to stay he should have talked to me or something.
I went out to dinner to Olive Garden with my family. It was really fun even though I didnt eat very much.
Then I went home. I was going to go to the all night party but I couldnt find my ID. Turns out it was in my grandma's lawn... I think there was a reason I wasnt suppose to go.
Anyway, I totally broke down. I cried like a freaking baby. I cried for the past 2 months, for all the friends I've lost, for the people who have ganged up on me to hurt me, for my friend because I have lost him forever and for the pain he is going to have to go through. I had never felt so tired in my life.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Yearbook Day.... aka Last Day of School
Today was my last real day of school. Next time I enter that school... it will be as a visitor. Can you believe it?
This is what I wrote to my friend.
"Dont forget our matching bloody noses, the ghost hunt, midnight adventures, $14 dollar naps and a boat dance, slurpie runs and my songs for you, tiny ninjas and fake handicap parking, parking lots dances and when you were my 'brudder,' causing some f_ing havok and matching bracelets. Especially dont forget me. Make sure when your kids read this you tell them who I am and you tell them all our stories.
Love,
Aleshia"
I really dont expect you to get it but those are all things we have done together. I thought it was pretty fun... I have epiphanies like this when I mow the lawn.
This is what my friend wrote.
"Hey Aleshia, thanks for bein there for me. I'm sorry for all the hell I put you through, I really am. I know you're gonna go on to do great things. Stay strong, Love you.
-(my friend)"
For him to write this means alot. It really does. He's not much of a writer so this is... amazing.
I feel horrible... because I still feel hurt... I still do.
Some of my other friends wrote some funny things too!
"Leeshaw!
I am so glad to have met you! You made me feel so good with that letter! You are an amazing friend! I will definiately miss you! But you have to promise to come to my farewell! Good luck in the real world.
-Josh"
"Aleshia, you are incredibly strong. You carry yourself so well you are an amazing example. You are so kind and care deeply for others. You can do anything you put your mind to. Love you tons! <3/ Tamlynn"
"Oh my heck, I just love you. I highly enjoy how fun, loving, and sincere you are. You're amazing my dear and you have impacted me for the rest of my life. :)
Love,
Eliza Lynn"
"Aleshia, You are one of the most kind hearted people I know. You are loved greatly. I hope the best for you. <3/ Erica"
Tomorrow is graduation...
This is what I wrote to my friend.
"Dont forget our matching bloody noses, the ghost hunt, midnight adventures, $14 dollar naps and a boat dance, slurpie runs and my songs for you, tiny ninjas and fake handicap parking, parking lots dances and when you were my 'brudder,' causing some f_ing havok and matching bracelets. Especially dont forget me. Make sure when your kids read this you tell them who I am and you tell them all our stories.
Love,
Aleshia"
I really dont expect you to get it but those are all things we have done together. I thought it was pretty fun... I have epiphanies like this when I mow the lawn.
This is what my friend wrote.
"Hey Aleshia, thanks for bein there for me. I'm sorry for all the hell I put you through, I really am. I know you're gonna go on to do great things. Stay strong, Love you.
-(my friend)"
For him to write this means alot. It really does. He's not much of a writer so this is... amazing.
I feel horrible... because I still feel hurt... I still do.
Some of my other friends wrote some funny things too!
"Leeshaw!
I am so glad to have met you! You made me feel so good with that letter! You are an amazing friend! I will definiately miss you! But you have to promise to come to my farewell! Good luck in the real world.
-Josh"
"Aleshia, you are incredibly strong. You carry yourself so well you are an amazing example. You are so kind and care deeply for others. You can do anything you put your mind to. Love you tons! <3/ Tamlynn"
"Oh my heck, I just love you. I highly enjoy how fun, loving, and sincere you are. You're amazing my dear and you have impacted me for the rest of my life. :)
Love,
Eliza Lynn"
"Aleshia, You are one of the most kind hearted people I know. You are loved greatly. I hope the best for you. <3/ Erica"
Tomorrow is graduation...
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
I Cant Believe It!
Today was my last real day of high school.
Tomorrow is yearbook day.
Friday is graduation.
Life is moving too fast. I dont want things to change....
Tomorrow is yearbook day.
Friday is graduation.
Life is moving too fast. I dont want things to change....
This Is the House that Doubt Built - A Day to Remember
This is one of my favorite songs right now. I listened to it like 15 times in a row last night. Its explaining exactly what I feel. Done... but with some hope that things might change, hoping that you will.
Don’t get me started on what it means to be alive.
You’re lying to yourself and then still you act surprised.
Cause you're scared, can't come to terms with what you are.
The wolves in sheep's clothing will only lead you so far.
You’ll wait, and they’ll go
Cause in the end we all end up alone.
So just wait. You’ll know.
Forget everything just for tonight.
We'll sing like everyone when they're alone
Cause I've been waiting for tonight
To sing woah-oh, woah-oh
I rely on myself, just making sure that was clear.
I’m not in need of your crutches, I've faced all my fears.
And I won what I knew I could have.
Life is not a punch card, make the best of what you have.
But don’t wait, just go.
And when you find yourself please, let me know.
It's not too late, just let go.
Forget everything just for tonight.
We'll sing like everyone when they're alone
Cause I've been waiting for tonight
To sing woah-oh, woah-oh
Let's believe that if we all stand together,
We’re a force that can shake the whole world.
For once I'm doing something right when we sing
Woah-oh, woah-oh
In the end it's not about what you have.
In the end it's all about where you want to go
And the roads you take to help you get there.
I hope you think that's fair
Cause you’ve only got one life to lead.
So don’t take for granted those little things.
Those little things are all that we have.
Forget everything just for tonight.
We'll sing like everyone when they're alone
Cause I've been waiting for tonight
To sing woah-oh, woah-oh
Let's believe that if we all stand together,
We’re a force that can shake the whole world.
For once I'm doing something right when we sing
Woah-oh, woah-oh
I sing woah-oh
Woah-oh, woah-oh, woah-oh
Everything, everything
Cause I’ve been waiting for the night to sing
Woah-oh, woah-oh
Don’t get me started on what it means to be alive.
You’re lying to yourself and then still you act surprised.
Cause you're scared, can't come to terms with what you are.
The wolves in sheep's clothing will only lead you so far.
You’ll wait, and they’ll go
Cause in the end we all end up alone.
So just wait. You’ll know.
Forget everything just for tonight.
We'll sing like everyone when they're alone
Cause I've been waiting for tonight
To sing woah-oh, woah-oh
I rely on myself, just making sure that was clear.
I’m not in need of your crutches, I've faced all my fears.
And I won what I knew I could have.
Life is not a punch card, make the best of what you have.
But don’t wait, just go.
And when you find yourself please, let me know.
It's not too late, just let go.
Forget everything just for tonight.
We'll sing like everyone when they're alone
Cause I've been waiting for tonight
To sing woah-oh, woah-oh
Let's believe that if we all stand together,
We’re a force that can shake the whole world.
For once I'm doing something right when we sing
Woah-oh, woah-oh
In the end it's not about what you have.
In the end it's all about where you want to go
And the roads you take to help you get there.
I hope you think that's fair
Cause you’ve only got one life to lead.
So don’t take for granted those little things.
Those little things are all that we have.
Forget everything just for tonight.
We'll sing like everyone when they're alone
Cause I've been waiting for tonight
To sing woah-oh, woah-oh
Let's believe that if we all stand together,
We’re a force that can shake the whole world.
For once I'm doing something right when we sing
Woah-oh, woah-oh
I sing woah-oh
Woah-oh, woah-oh, woah-oh
Everything, everything
Cause I’ve been waiting for the night to sing
Woah-oh, woah-oh
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