Stronger Than A Rock!!

I found this picture of Shayli and thought it was perfect. Especially after the week she has had. I am so proud of her. She has had a pretty rough time at school being one of just a very few who wanted John McCain for president. This past Monday they had a mock election and she was one of two kids in her whole grade that voted for John McCain. It was no surprise that she would vote for him. She has debated with many kids at school about the subject. Living in Obama country, she has had many to debate with. Anyway, she was pretty harassed about it. Not only about who she would vote for but also about her religion and a few other things. This girl would NOT back down. She stood strong for what she believed in and wasn't ashamed to let the other kids know. I could tell she had had quite the day when I picked her up from school. As a parent it really tugged at the heart strings. I was so proud of her for standing strong and for not giving in. Proud of her for sticking up for what she believes is right. I wouldn't have been so brave in the 6th grade. I don't know if I would be that brave now. She is a great example to me & I am so proud of her. She has definitely been as strong as a rock this week!! LOVE YA SHAY!!