Miracle Child Autobiography

Miracle child - that nickname my family gave me when I was born premature, only weighing a pound. Doctors believed that I would not have a normal childhood as far as my physical and mental state, and yet I proved them wrong! Every day, I am thankful for the growth, development, successes and challenges that I have encountered thus far. I always believed that I had a purpose to serve, but I never knew what professional path I would embark upon. At a young age, I just knew that I loved helping and serving others because it brings me the most joy.
My very first experience with healthcare was going to visit my mom’s patients as a private duty nurse. I was only nine, but I truly enjoyed every moment of being around and helping the patients; and …show more content…
Agnes Hospital in the pediatric, oncology, medical surgical and transfusion units. A few of my experiences as a hospital volunteer included being a member of the Reach Out and Read program, which entitled interacting with children by reading books, playing games, and talking with children who were waiting to be seen; organize supply cabinets preparing them for chemotherapy sessions; and providing company for bedridden patients. . I had the opportunity to work both directly and indirectly with patients-no matter how tired I was, after long track practices, it made my day just to be able to put a smile on others …show more content…
I found the encouragement, strength and determination in all those situations to push forward and succeed. All the above-mentioned challenges at one time did defer me from my dreams of becoming a physician, but I believe that working at Kent County Community School with special education needs students helped me to reignite the flame and passion to become a physician. Watching the students be resilient and not letting their conditions limit them reminded me daily that everyone should be able to live up to their full potential—education and health