What do you stand for?

I love that country song that says ,"You've Got To Stand For Something, Or You'll Fall For Anything." "You've Got To Be Your Own Man, Not A Puppet On A String." So true.

I want to know what you stand for? Is it human rights? Is it your right to breast feed in public? Let me know. The things that I believe in defending are listed. They are near and dear to my heart because of my life experiences.

1. Nursing home care. Abuse happens most often in these places because family member do not regularly visit their loved ones to look for signs. Bed sores, filthiness, bruising, infections,etc.
2. My children's privacy. I HATE it when random strangers take pictures of my kids. I have no idea what they are going to do with those images. There are a lot of sickos out there.
3. Tolerance. I may not like or agree with how you choose to live your life, but I don't agree with you being treated badly. No one deserves that. I will never treat you badly, but I may choose not to associate with you.
4.Marriage between a man and woman. There is no other way. I will teach my children this principle and their children.
5. My rights as a homeowner. We live next to a large amusement farm and they started to infringe on my family's safety and our ability to enjoy our home. I fought them with a petition and by going to the town meetings. It worked.
6.Child Abuse. The weakest and most vulnerable are the first to experience this. If your child tells you that they are being abused, believe them. Don't blame, or tell them that they don't know what they are talking about. Listen and help them.
7. The Child Crisis Center. They are an amazing organization that help abused children. They are located in the East Valley. There are donation bins all around the valley for them. Please donate.
8. Early breast cancer detection. My aunt just found out that she has aggressive breast cancer in her right breast and has to get a mastectomy. Horrible. Save the ta ta's!
9.Good, safe schools. The public school that my children were attending was horrible. How does a Kindergartner get through school without learning to read? Well he does if his teacher is absent for 3/4 of the school year due to a nasty divorce. Poor woman. He had a new substitute every 2 days. Charter schools can be a great option. Do your homework!
10.Homeopathic and traditional medicine. Most people say it's either one or the other but I am a huge believer in both.
11. Teaching your children to work. You are doing your children a serious disservice if you are not making them get outside and teaching them to work with their hands. They sweat, stink, get dirty, and learn that they can do hard things. Quitting is not an option until the job is done. Even for girls.
12.Eating your meals at home together. Eating out is nice sometimes. But nothing will ever compare to a meal that you made with your own two hands. Besides your children are more likely to talk to you about their day in the privacy of your own home then they are at a restaurant. Plus it's healthier.
13.My faith. Is it right? Is it True? I have that saying in my Book of Mormon and it reminds me to always seek what is right and true. I have. I have been given answers to my questions and no matter what anyone says to me about what I believe, it will not change my views. How strong are you in your faith? Are you wishy washy? Does it depend on who you are talking to?
14. Medical research. Why do innocent good people have to suffer because we don't know how to help them?

I know that most of us stay current with the news. It's impossible not to feel a little jaded about what is happening in the world. The economy is horrible, there are wars and rumors of wars happening everywhere. There are natural disasters occurring all over the country. For me, now is the time to stop and reflect on what means the most to me and what I am willing to stand for. What are you willing to stand for?