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This We Believe
“This We Believe”
~ Ms. Omdahl’s Language Arts Class, Goddard Middle School, 2009
I believe that if you try hard enough, you can succeed.
I believe that everything happens for a reason.
I believe in love.
I believe that when I grow up, I will be a world wide athlete.
I believe in drawing.
I believe in hunting.
I believe in hope.
I believe in my grandpa, Popi.
I believe in the world.
I believe that kids should spend more time in sports.
I believe in chasing your dreams.
I believe that everyone should give their all in everything they do.
I believe in CISV.
I believe that everyone wants to find true love.
I believe that we should all choose our words wisely.
I believe in the whole world.
I believe in karma.
I believe in second chances.
I believe in video games.
I believe in sports.
I believe in the earth.
I believe in guardian angels.
I believe in democracy.
I believe in family.
I believe in horses.
I believe in peace.
I believe in love and friendship.
I believe we should be proud of our achievements, even the little ones.
I believe in music.
I believe in the power of God.
I believe in the future of the planet because of my sixth graders.
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