Guys, sometimes life sucks. That's all there is to it. You struggle, you cry everyday, you wonder if you're where you need to be doing what you need to be doing. You wonder why. You feel like no one cares. It's a part of life, but you know what else is a part of life? People... and moments. People and moments that make you feel like maybe you'll be ok. People that make you feel like maybe you're not all alone. You call your mom and cry. You talk to your roommate and try not to cry. You see an old friend for the first time in forever. In one of my classes today we read a story about a little girl whose family didn't have much, and her father always told her "People just need people... remember that." Even if you have all you need physically, sometimes we feel like we are "emotional hobos," as Jeffrey and I once called it. But as long as we have some good people around us, we'll survive. So... this post is about people and moments from the past little while. Because people and moments are all that are getting me through these days. "People just need people... remember that."
There are a few people/moments that I don't have photos of, but that have made a huge difference. First, my family. They are so supportive. It's nice to know that I can call my mom sobbing about stupid things and she just takes my side. She doesn't try to tell me I'm being ridiculous even though she knows I am. Second, the two-year-olds in the lab. I'm doing practicum with two-year-olds right now. It's so awesome! I love watching kids that age. They are eager to learn, and they are so sweet. It brightens my day to have conversations and hear all the funny things they say. I also love the other teachers I work with. They're awesome!
So, as you can see, even though I feel like I've been struggling lately, it's really not so bad. I am surrounded by amazing people who make life worth living at the moment. I know that Heavenly Father sends amazing people into our lives at the moments we need them most! He sent my visiting teachers last night with a message that I really really needed lately. Anyway... hope you enjoyed the post.

4 comments:
Allison! i love this post of yours. its so true though about people. and its amazes me the amazing people heavenly father sends into our lives and the perfect times. ps you are so freaken cute! i am so jealous of that cute coat you have! love ya allison! :)
You speak great truths! How nice to have an honest heart-felt post by someone. Maybe I need to spend less time on fb...
Just let me know if you ever need encouragement about school! Me and my friends are proof that it's possible to finish (and they even got good jobs!)
love ya! Happy late Birthday!
Wonderful thoughts Allison! It feels like FOREVER ago that we were BFFs eating tootsie pops and learning about ancient drag queens...I really miss you and if there is anything you ever need, I hope I can provide a special moment for you because you have definitely been a wonderful person in my life! :)
i don't know how i missed this post... somehow... see how i'm a bad friend?? man. but i love this post. LOVE it. it is exactly how i feel. and i'm glad i'm still your best friend, because you will always be mine. even when i don't SEE you for weeks or months and our schedules are crap and we never get to hang out... sometimes when i need it the MOST i come home and find a huge chocolate bar and a heartfelt note full of love on my bed even though we missed each other by THAT much. i'm glad that i have people who really love me, like you, and i hope that i can always be that person for you. LOVE you. always.
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