How My Dad Has Affected My Life

As the years pass, people become older, new ones are born, people change, and life goes on. A huge stumble for me in the pathway of life was my dad passing away a few years ago. Since this has impacted my life forever, I have changed the way I look at life. We take many things for granted such as being able to wake up breathing, being able to walk and function properly, and being in good health. While you sit here not thinking about these things, others are struggling and trying their best to live through each day. My dad has been sick ever since I was born. From in and out of the hospital, going to doctor's appointments hoping for good news, and seeing him struggle some days just broke my heart to pieces. He is my hero. He was someone that could do anything, fix anything, pretty much a jack of all trades. He always worked so hard and proved to me that no matter what obstacles life brings you, you can overcome them. He always told me, "Always do your best at everything you …show more content…
From playing nurse when I was a little girl, to talking to family members that are nurses, and now looking forward to going to nursing school, I am so excited to see where my nursing career leads me. It all started when I was little going to my dad's doctor's appointments and visiting him in the hospital while he was sick. I absolutely enjoy helping others out whether it is concerning their health or volunteering at local businesses such as the soup kitchen. I feel accomplished in life as I help others out. I want to change others' lives by becoming a nurse. My dad had a big influence in my nursing career. He always told me, "We can always use nurses and doctors in this world because we will always need them." Now in high school, I am taking the health science classes in order to get my CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) when I graduate high school. This will give me an idea of what to look forward to in the upcoming