Personal Narrative: My First Session

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First Session
So I get to write a descriptive essay about a special place or person. I think I 'll write about a family member who has had an impact on my life. I have so many important people in my life right now my husband, daughter, son, mother, and siblings. I 've been thinking a lot about my deceased dad. I always think about him more when it starts getting cold because he died December 12th. Although my father died at a young age I can 't think of anyone else who has had such a profound impact on who I am today.
Second Session
My father died suddenly in a car accident when i was twelve years old. I remember when the police officer arrived at our door steps I was running around the kitchen table playing tag with my cousins. The officer
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Although his life was short I learned a lot from him. He taught me the value of giving. I recall his generousity in an instance when a young kid was cold at a football game and my dad gave him his brand new Jacket right off his back. He always told me to stick up for myself and more importantly the underdog. I remember one time when I was getting ready for my first dance and my dad said "are you sure you want to wear that", implying that it was less than pleasing. I responded "yes I like it and I don 't care if anyoe else likes it because I do." Even though I was standing my ground against him he still valued my confidence. I also remember when I got into an altercation defending a girl that was being assaulted by a boy and instead of my father punishing me for fighting, he praised me for protecting this girl. Although I don 't condone violence my father instilled a since of duty to uphold justice at a young age. My Father continued to exihibit an extraordinary work ethic by working from sun up to sun down. In order to spend quality time with him I would sometimes go to work with him during the weekends. He would teach me how to use his tractors and other equipment. I 'm very greatful I 'm able to cherish these little moments now.
Thesis Statement Despite my Father 's humble beginings and unexpectedly short life he has positively impacted my life by demonstrating

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