Elizabeth Puentes Research Paper

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Maddie Puentes

Creative, unique, sticks out from the crowd. All these words and many more describe one of the most amazing people in my life. My best friend Maddie. Comforting, Perky, Energetic. Even more words to describe my best Friend. She keeps me going when I am down, she helps me when I am needed she never uses me for granted. I am proud to call her my best friend.

She helps people whenever she can, anyone or anything. She picks me up when I am sad and I do so in return. I may have other friends but Maddie is something special. She inspires me to be a better person because of her kindness that has impacted other people around her. Her community, the people around her and especially me. I hope that she never loses her passion to help

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