this is me--lindsey marie: "You is kind, You is smart, You is important"

Oh boy it's been way too long since I've written! ok, that's a lie...I write all the time (essays, that is). But it's been months since I've actually written for enjoyment. Now, if you don't understand the title of this post, obviously you haven't seen the movie, The Help, which I had the chance to see yesterday (yes, it was at the dollar theater and yes, it has taken me way too long to see this movie!) However, I finally got to see it and it was INCREDIBLE! I highly recommend it (make sure to bring some tissues along though). Although it took me quite awhile to make it to a theater to see this movie, It seemed to me that I just happened to see it at the perfect time with it being Thanksgiving and all. I walked out of that theater with my heart full of gratitude for my freedom, the era I live in, and all the courageous people that came before me. It is so easy for me to get caught up in the demands of life and forget to take a step back and thank God for everything He has given me. So this post is inspired by this movie which reminded me of how remarkably blessed I am. Besides gratitude, I was also struck by the courage these women showed in the movie. At one point, the mother of the main character tells her how proud of her she is. I thought about that for a moment--I don't know if my own mother has ever said something like that to me. Not that I'm a disappointment or anything (At least I would hope not! ha) but it made me want to do something that would make her proud of me. I'm not one to take risks but it dawned on me that the essence of courage requires risk-taking--hence, why it's called "courage." So tonight I'm praying to God and thanking him for everything that I have been blessed with and asking for the strength to show courage when the opportunity presents itself. With that in mind, Happy Thanksgiving everyone!