“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be”-Abraham Lincoln

The past month or so I have had the great opportunity to volunteer at the Utah State Hospital. It is a short term mental facility. It was such a great experience. Though I may have had a few scary times, it was all worth it. I am only going to be in my unit that I have been volunteering at for 4 hours a week for only a couple more weeks and then I am going to be volunteering as a Physical Therapist there. I learned to love all people. I learned to love the George that just follows you around to be your friend. I learned to love the Lee that is one of the most caring people I have ever met. I have learned to love the Karen who tries so hard, and even though she falls a lot, she keeps trying. I learned to love the Julie who just loves to sing and dance all the time. I am so glad that I had these people, along with many others, to help show me that just because you are classified as having a disorder doesn't mean you aren't a person They also taught me to appreciate the simple things in life such as being a good friend, having a heart of gold, the will to keep trying and just having fun whether it be by singing or dancing or whatever other means. So here is to all the George's, Lee's, Karen's and Julie's that are my friends, the most caring people I know, those that keep trying hard and those that just love to sing and dance through life. Keep up the hard work! Everyone is great and God loves us all more than we could ever imagine. Always remember that!