Ryan Job Reflection

Ryan Job was a decorated Navy Seal, a family man, and a modern-day American hero who served his country faithfully. Though he was blinded in the war in Iraq, he didn’t let that stop him from living life to the fullest and portraying his faith in his everyday life. Job was parallel to the Job of the Bible several times, always letting his hardships strengthen him and emerging as gold from the testing. There are some instances in my life and my friends and families lives that I connected with in this book similar to some of the trials and tribulations. Though Ryan was a courageous man and performed great feats, he showed that it is the people you have in your life that make it worth the effort. When Vera and Ryan talk about the SEALS in Iraq, they always say how …show more content…
Vera talks about how Ryan didn’t always want to ask for help for things such as using the bathroom. Vera found ways to be subtle and helpful so that his friend didn’t feel so helpless. Last spring, my roommate severely sprained her ankle and was on crutches for a while. Being an independent person, she didn’t like asking for help and would sometimes make things more difficult for herself than was necessary. Things such as getting food and carrying a backpack became much more of a burden, and sometimes she would lash out when help was offered. It was a trying time for all of us and it affected our relationships, but we were able to learn things on the way. Whether we are the helper or the wounded, assisting each other leads to greater compassion and patience. It can strengthen communication skills by conveying what is needed and truly listening to the answer. It can even give skills that are needed later, like when Vera was in the restroom at Bible Church and the blind guy needed some help with his bearings. Though asking for help can be humbling experience, it can make relationships stronger in the