This We Believe

Ilka - Denver, Colorado
Entered on May 11, 2009
Age Group: 30 - 50

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“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.