#different...because this is a very long post

#different..Being different is a good. I have many friends who are considered different by society. These so called "different" kids are the most amazing kind of people I have ever met and if people could have half the love they have in their hearts our world would be a much much better place. I’m talking about the kids in my peer tutor class.

            Well hands down Peer tutor is my favorite class and I look forward to my third period class every B day. Walking into that room always brightens my day because of all the friendly smiles and greetings I receive. Peer tutor has taught me so much about myself and about life. This class is such an amazing learning experience and I have learned so much. I have loved working with all the students and consider all of them my dear friends.  I can honestly say I love them with all my heart. So last year was my first time doing peer tutor and I was a bit nervous.  I came into class not knowing what to expect, from what I thought of people with disabilities I thought I should be nervous because they “are different than everyone else”. I think many people in our school and society are uneducated about people with special needs and a little standoffish at times. I wish more people would get the chance to do peer tutor or to work with kids with special needs, so they could experience the joy and happiness that comes with it. I think these students are some of the most Christ like people on the planet; they’re just full of love. They are so pure - if that makes sense.  They don’t judge or hate, and they are the most forgiving people I’ve ever met. Dayton is one of my really good friends in this class and he has taught me so much. My very first day of peer tutor I was assigned to work with Dayton; he is a little more dependent on others and learns a little slower, but I began to realize that honestly didn’t matter one bit. He was a little shy at first, but then after talking with him for a bit I realized that Dayton is one of the kindest and sweetest people I have ever met.  All he does is smile and say hi to everyone she comes into contact with. Dayton taught me how to have patience and to always forgive. Dayton is always apologizing, he never does anything wrong, but if he thinks he did he immediately says sorry in his perfect, quiet little voice. I learned a lot about myself because of him.  He taught me a lot, and I hope I can be more like him. I might tutor these students in school, but they definitely tutor me for life. Another student that sticks out to me is Mason. Mason is my best bud.  He always yells my name when I walk in the room. Mason is so kind to everyone and has a very funny and kind personality. I love Mason and I’m pretty sure he loves me too, but that’s not really impressive because he literally loves everyone. I remember one time Mason thought he hurt my feelings and he felt so bad.  He did a sad face and patted me on the back.  Then he said that he was sorry and I wanted to cry because this kid has such a sweet heart and wants everyone to be happy. I love all of the diversity we have in the class with all the personalities and disabilities. Everyone in there is so special to me. I have become very close with many of the students I have worked with and with every student I learn something new about myself or life. I learned patience, kindness, love, and unselfishness. So in closing I would just like to say that I recommend anyone and everyone to take this class and I guarantee you will love it.