That is NOT ok!

Today I saw this on Ellen.

I couldn't believe what sort of things these bullies did to that young boy.

I know that bullying happens, don't get me wrong, but I will never understand why people

can be so cruel to others. 

Bullying is NOT OK! I have experienced it in my own life and know just how

cruel people can be. Sometimes they're even your friends.

We can't just say, kids will be kids. Because it's not ok to bring others down. 

Especially making comments to someone about killings themselves because no one would care and

it would be better if they were gone.

That is not true. Every person is important. EVERY SINGLE ONE.

No matter wether we have differing opinions, skin colour, races etc. We ALL matter!

So I want to challenge you to compliment and uplift someone else in the next 24 hours.

A compliment unsaid is such a waste. 

Look for an opportunity to compliment someone.

Seek it out if you have to.

We all deserve to feel like we are wanted and loved...because we are!

The Shine Project - Secrets Revealed!

Ashley over at The Shine Project has been working on a secret project for a couple of months now and I get to be one of the lucky bloggers to help reveal it and spread it around the world.

What, you may ask is this project....?

WELL...

Pass It Forward was designed to get people to do little things, everyday, that makes an impact on the community around them. Pass it Forward is designed around a card (read card that I've attached now so you understand). Each card is given a unique ID number. Lets say we're at McDonalds, and I decide to pay for the person behind me in the drive through. I'd give the cashier the card, and tell them to pass it along to the next car when the give them the food that has been paid for. I then go home and log into the website that was on the card, and find my unique ID number. I log into it, and add my information... My first name, city, and a description of what I did....

Let's say the person behind me was you, you would pass it forward to someone else, and then would go home and do the same thing. 

From the very beginning, you will be able to track where your card goes, and how many people you affect just by doing one simple act of kindness.

You can head to the Pass it Forward website here and see Ashley's write up from today here

My card will hopefully be arriving soon and as soon as I get it I am hoping to pass it forward to someone else. So if you can think of an awesome idea for me to do then please let me know in the comments.

I already have a few ideas floating around...

You may also remember that I am doing my Change 4 Change jar to help out the Shine Scholarship Students and am currently sitting at $27.30. 

I have been putting part of my tips in there whenever I deliver pizzas.

Helping others can bring so much happiness into our lives. 

Please go and visit Ashley's blog and get involved in helping others out!

And check back a little later to see what I will be doing with my card! :D

Gratitude Sunday

Today's Gratitude Sunday is going to be a little different...

Among other things this week, I truly learnt that I am ever so grateful for each and everyday that I am alive.

I was saddened this week to hear about the passing of Aaron King.

This is sad in and of itself, but if you know the King family you will also know that only four months ago they lost their son Noah. 

To read all about the family, please go to Lisa's blog...her words are much more adequate than my own.

If you would like to help this family, then please consider donating to help them pay for Aaron's funeral, a head stone for Noah and to help relieve the financial burdens they will face in the near future.

You can do this by heading to this page

I can not even begin to imagine what Lisa is going through. What I do know is that we have a loving Heavenly Father who is willing to help us get through life.

RIP Aaron. May you be enjoying time with Noah.

To Lisa and her 3 boys still here...may you feel of the Saviour's love and be able to face each and every day from here on out. I am thinking and praying for you all.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day

Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day

(October 15th)

As I mentioned the other day my mum lost a little girl between my younger brother and I so this topic is close to my heart.

Unfortunately many people experience loss in miscarriage and losing their infants at a young age. 

I can not even begin to image what pain this causes. 

I have both known people and read stories of this nature.

You too may know people who have experienced this and if not then you can take a moment to think of those out there who have had this type of loss in their lives.

I know that Heavenly Father knows and loves each one of us individually.

Please take a minute to visit this website about what this day is all about.

Dear 16 year old me...

This is so powerful! Please share it with everyone that you know. You could help save someones life and even your own now you've watched it.

My Aunty died of cancer and she couldn't prevent that...we can prevent this cancer.