Today, it was my first day back to school after being hospitalized for chemo. I have lost all of my hair, and I was embarrassed about it. But when I walked into my homeroom class filled with 17 students and my teacher, everyone was bald – the popular kids, people I rarely talk to, my three close friends, the teacher. Everyone. Their unexpected kindness overwhelms me and MMT.

Today, my dog ran away in the rain. We live on the main road in town with cars speeding both directions. After 2 hours of searching, I finally came across a woman in a business suit bribing my dog with her breakfast in the pouring rain. We finally caught him and I graciously thanked her and offered to buy her another breakfast. She admitted that she was an hour late for work, but found him in the street and couldn't live with herself if she just let him keep running. MMT

Today, I have been living with narcolepsy and cataplexy. Narcolepsy is a thief of emotion, a scrambler of thoughts, and a jailor of its victims. Reality and hallucinations are intertwined in a dubious dance that leaves the narcoleptic skeptical of his or her own take on reality. I am afraid of losing myself and becoming my disorders. I have to remember that I'm still myself. I am still there. I am strong. My strength so far to not allow this condition to completely rule over me MMT.

Today, I was exhausted after being in the emergency room all night. I was terribly anxious and was afraid I was becoming manic. I was diagnosed as bipolar three years ago after having a psychotic break. I thought that i was spiraling into another one. My best friend drove me to the hospital and holding my hand he said, "No matter what happens, I know who you are and I love you and I'm not going anywhere." MMT

Today, I was overwhelmed with my bills and debt adding up, I locked my keys and phone in my car. I didn't have the change to call a locksmith, so I was using a coat hanger trying to unlock it when a girl walked by. She asked if I needed help and I said no. She returned later and handed me a sandwich from the sandwich shop where she bought her lunch, and said, "It looks like you're having a bad day." As she walked away, a locksmith pulled into the lot. Her kindness MMT.

Today a friend is running a 5k with his sister and some friends. Tomorrow at 8AM he starts chemo. His determination to not let cancer beat him MMT.

Today, a senior football player at our high school scored his first TD in his 4 year football career. No big deal, right? Wrong. He has Down Syndrome, and suffers from minor physical disabilities. The defense on the opposite team purposely missed all their tackles so that this student could score a 60-yd TD. Their ability to look beyond competition to make someone's dreams come true MMT.

Today was my dad’s funeral. He past away suddenly last Wednesday night from a heart attack. When My English teach found out what had happened, she put together a fundraiser for my dad to have a proper burial and funeral because my mom and I couldn't afford one. The school raised more than enough money in just a few short days. My teacher and my fellow students who helped us brought tears of joy our eyes, even despite our tragic loss. They MMT.

Today, my mom and younger brother came to visit me at my college dorm. I had not seen them in nearly two months. My brother threw his arms around me and told me that he missed me so much, and my mom and I both began to cry. My brother has Autism, and 13 years ago doctors declared he would likely never be able to speak, go to school, or understand social, emotional, and linguistic cues. The fact that he proved them all wrong today MMT.

Today, I am celebrating 5 years of marriage to an amazing man. Our mutual friend kept trying to set us up over the years, telling us we'd be good for each other, but somehow time never allowed it. At her wake after her untimely death at 19, we finally met and decided to go on a date. It was perfect. Her insight into our hearts, and the lifelong gift of love she has given us, MMT.

Today, my fiancé was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps after four years of active service. We returned home and sat down to browse through the letters, photos, and journals that we shared along this journey. I laughed a little at all of the lonely, fearful nights I spent during his two deployments because now I know that I will cherish every moment we spend together for the rest of our lives. MMT

Today, my husband and I were at a restaurant and there were local students there eating dinner, decked out in homecoming finery. I was so pleased to see all the young ladies dressed appropriately and looking classy - nothing too tight or too revealing. Furthermore, the whole table of teenagers all took a few seconds to say a non-religious, but thankful grace together before eating. I can only hope that my young daughter will follow the great example set forth by these kids when she's their age. MMT

Today, I have friends and I’m no longer the outcast. But just a short year ago, I the biggest loner in my grade, and my friend was one of the popular girls. When she found out I was eating lunch in the library alone, she left the popular table and started eating with me every day. She doesn't know it, but she saved my life. Her kindness still MMT.

Today, my ex-boyfriend is a United States Marine. He broke up with me a few days before his deployment after telling me that I had changed. The real reason? This evening, just after his deployment his brother called me and asked me to please write him whenever I can. He said, “Jon broke up with you because he couldn’t bear thinking about you being devastated after his death. He told me this tonight before he left.” Baby, I know you read MMT since you showed me this site last week. So I’m writing this MMT for you. Come back safe and sound. Do this for us. Please. I’ll still be waiting, I promise. I meant it when I said I’d always love you. You MMT.

Today, it’s been 28 years since a firefighter saved my life when he rescued me from a burning condo building. In the process suffered a leg injury that doctors said would leave him unable to walk normally for life. This evening, he put down his cane and slowly walked our daughter down the aisle. My husband of 27 years always MMT.

Today, my friend Shawn took a beating for a smaller kid at school. He got hit twice in the back of the head by a violent bully, without ever throwing a punch back, while he was pushing the smaller kid away from the bully. Quite a feat, but here's the kicker: Shawn is a third degree black belt in Karate. MMT

Today, it’s been five years since I adopted a puppy from a high kill shelter that had no time left. Since then I have developed a moderate case of a neurological disease that causes seizures. Believe it or not, dog is able to detect my seizures before I know. She starts barking hysterically, and keys me into my episode before it starts. So today she is my service dog. The life I saved saving me every day MMT.

Today, I found out that my friend’s father volunteers at the local soup kitchen three times a week. What's amazing about this is that his family has been struggling with money and has eaten at shelters several times themselves in the past. When I asked why he does it, he said, “All people deserve something to eat, and I know there are others who have far less than us right now." MMT

Today, you know what I've noticed about MMT? No one ever posts "I Make Me Think." This post will be different because, this afternoon I confronted the bully at school who always picks on me, and I made her realize that she can’t call me something I’m not. I’m not stupid, I’m not fat, I’m not ugly, and I hope someday everyone realizes that inner beauty matters most. Today, my courage to take a stand for myself MMT.

Today, one of my classmates passed away from leukemia. She loved to learn, but couldn't continue in school for the last six months due to her illness. I found out this afternoon at her memorial service that our English teacher had gone to her house to read to her every single day until she died. MMT