I woke up feeling awake and energized. Not just because it was a Friday, and not because we got early dismissal, but because it was "Random Acts of Kindness Day".
You see, my middle school is really big on helping those in need. My English teacher, Mr. Feifer, invented the whole thing because he is the one that visits jails and nursing homes and orphanages to help take care of those in need. So, for the first half of the day I made cards for those in nursing homes wishing them a "Merry Christmas". And after that I helped make little gift bags for children in the hospital. My friends and I had fun, laughing through the whole time.
After "Random Acts of Kindness Day" it was time for sixth period lunch, my lunch time. My friends and I basically ran to the cafeteria to get the best table.
While we were talking we looked outside. Huge, fluffy snowflakes began falling from the sky. All of my friends ran to the window to take a look but I stayed behind and finished my turkey sandwich.
I looked around the cafeteria. Seventh and eighth graders chatted non-stop, creating a very loud roar. I saw several of them run up to put their tray away and get ready for seventh period. I saw one slightly overweight girl get up to put her tray away. She walked into the middle of the cafeteria and BAM!
She fell to the floor shaking uncontrollably. I screamed and several people turned around. Many other girls screamed too. The girl was on the floor shaking, her eyes rolling into her head. Suddenly she stopped and laid on the floor, unconscious. When she came-to my math teacher and boys' gym teacher helped her up. The nurse rushed into the room and put her into a wheelchair. She was rushed to the hospital soon after that.
Pretty soon, everyone had heard of the girl who had a seizure in sixth period lunch.
On Monday, the girl came back. And then the worst happened. She was mocked and teased. People in the hallway would drop to the floor and start shaking when she walked by.
I never stood up for her. Even though it's only been a week since that happened I regret it very much. She transferred to a private school.
I guess what I'm trying to say in this sad, sob story is: no matter how different or strange or disgusting someone may be . . . ALWAYS stand up for them. They may go away forever.
This is msof57 going to grab a snack. *click*
