A Lesson Learned
Throughout my life, I have learned that perseverance and hard work is the key to success. From the many battles I’ve faced, being diagnosed with thyroid cancer was one of the worst. Every obstacle I’ve conquered has shaped me into who I am today.
This was my senior year of high school; I had my mind set on how amazing it was going to be. Aside from all of the stress from college applications and senior exemptions, the year was going great, until an unexpected phone call was received. I answered the phone to hear the voice of a Wake Med Hospital nurse stating that my blood test results were revealed and I needed to come to the hospital to see the doctor as soon as possible. By natural reflex, my mom and I rushed to the hospital,
Throughout my life, I have learned that perseverance and hard work is the key to success. From the many battles I’ve faced, being diagnosed with thyroid cancer was one of the worst. Every obstacle I’ve conquered has shaped me into who I am today.
This was my senior year of high school; I had my mind set on how amazing it was going to be. Aside from all of the stress from college applications and senior exemptions, the year was going great, until an unexpected phone call was received. I answered the phone to hear the voice of a Wake Med Hospital nurse stating that my blood test results were revealed and I needed to come to the hospital to see the doctor as soon as possible. By natural reflex, my mom and I rushed to the hospital,