Be Positive <(^~^)>

A while ago, some of my friends were treating me different, because I wasn't laughing as much, or smiling as much. They said that I ruined the fun. I didn't want to be like that anymore. I have been thinking about all the positives, instead of the negatives, and I feel happier than I did a few months ago. Once I started being cheery again, we went back to laughing with each other and having fun. 

If you are having a bad day, or are going through hard times, try to look at the positive things to cheer you up. It helps, more than you know. Just know that some people won't understand how you feel or what you are going through. If you see someone that looks sad, be a friend and try to cheer them up. A lady at my church gave me some great advice. "Be kind no matter what, and never give up."

"Have courage, and be kind." 

-Cinderella

Introduction

Hi, my name is Maren. I am 13 years old and this is my blog.

Last year, my parents went to China to adopt a girl 6 months younger than me. One day, I came home and my grandma broke the news to me that my parents were coming home early. The adoption had failed. The girl in China had been told from the older kids in the orphanage that bad things would happen to her in America, and that our family would do bad things to her. So, she said no. My parents tried to comfort her and try to tell her the truth, but she had made her choice. It was very sad. It was like someone in our family had died.

After that, it became difficult for me to be happy. It was hard. But, I had to move on with life. I came up with distractions, like playing with my niece, so I could forget.

In February, my parents talked with me and my brother. They said we were going to try to adopt again. They told us about this little boy, who was 1 year 8 months. I was doubtful at the beginning, still hurt from the previous year. Yet, there was some sort of comfort that came over me. I felt peace and hope.

After discussing it, we chose the name Will. He will turn 2 in June.

I feel like I am healing much faster. Staying close to the gospel has helped a lot. I know God loves me and is helping me push through.

(My mom found the same toy and got it)