Thursday, December 14, 2006

The Blind Now See!

Wow! Can you believe it? A 65-year-old lady was blind her entire life and now she can see thanks to a cornea transplant! It's a miracle!

I always imagined what it'd be like to be blind, but I never wanted to actually experience it myself. To read a story like that, it just touches the heart. It makes me want to find this lady and give her a BIG hug just for her confidence. It's good to know that there are people out there that do care about those with disabilities. I mean, there is still discrimination in this world and people still like to pick on those who are blind and/or deaf.

This story has me wondering why this mother of 12 didn't have a cornea transplant way before? Then, I think, well, how could I pay for it (if I was her)? These days, it's rather expensive to have any kind of surgery.

I, also, think of what it must have been like for her husband and her 12 kids. I mean, how did they feel kowing that their wife and mother couldn't really see them? They must be just as esctatic as Patricia, knowing now that she can see them and experience the true colors instead of blobs of nothing.

It has me feeling like I want to cry, but then I'm so happy for Patricia Stanton and her family. Congrads, Patricia! Enjoy the beauty of the world!

Monday, December 11, 2006

The People You Love The Most

"Friends, they are a nessesity in life. Some are and should be closer than others. A best friend is someone who you can share anything with. Someone who knows what your thinkin before you say it. My bestfriend whom i will not mention (Dave) is someone who i am very close to. Recently a man came to our school from a program called Rachels challenge, and asked us to think of 4 people and in the next week to make sure they know how much we love them and appreciate them for everything that we've been through. Dave, we've been friends for years and i just want to thank you for always being there for me when i need you and when i dont. You are no longer my friend but my brother. I will always be here for you, You know the number and ill get there as quick as i can. If you have money problems or just want to talk. ill always be here. I just wanted you to know that. ill talk to you later bro. Lylab." - - These words were spoken by Mike Anello.

When I read this blog by Mike Anello I was about to cry. First, I was like "WOW!''. Mike Anello does have a sensitive side. i've always seen him at his worst, when he's around his sister, Isis Archer. he snaps at her no matter what she says, good or bad. But he has changed.

Then, I thought back to that assembly we had, Rachel's Challenge. When the man told us to think of four people whom we love, Isis, Mike Walsh, Catherine Jimerson, and Josh Armstrong. I was balling during the whole assembly. I've never cried in school, especially that much. But to think of someone you love, well, that is deep.

I'm not really into being popular, because all those people just like the image that you make. They don't care so much that they'd all die for you, so I just care to have four close friends. Recently, I had an experience that brought so much drama to my senior year and all I do is say that, "If they don't like me then it's their loss." I'm not meaning to sound like I'm stuck up, but what can I do about those who don't like me? It'll take a lot to change their oppinion about me and I don't have the time to spend trying to get people to believe that I'm a good pereson.

As I was saying, I love those four people deeply. Isis, Mike, and Josh have been there for me for quite awhile. I love them so much (but no more then friends of course). Everytime I think ahead and picture my future, I still see them by my side sticking with whatever I decide. When I read Mike's post, it made me think about who I trust and who I'll love as friends for the longest time. I'll never forget anybody, especially those four!!

If you read this Isis, Mike Walsh, Catherine Jimerson, and Josh Armstrong... I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!

WWII vs. Vietnam

Vietnam was a drastic war between North Vietnam and South Vietnam. Vonnegut sets the stage where this war is useless. He mocks it (page 135) by calling it a great war, but, in reality, it's not.

WWII was a long and dreadful war. Resulting in two atomic bombs exploding in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Vonnegut, also, sets that this war is useless. WWII was just a war over territory and who has the most power.

All wars are useless. What is the point in fighting over territories or who has the most power? It's not relevant to fight over anything. Yes, leaders have their differences in oppinions, but that doesn't give reason to create a war over it.