A significant experience that I faced, was when I tore my anterior cruciate ligament in 2015. Because of it, I had to have knee surgery and spent most of the year doing physical therapy sessions and exercising at the local track. Also, since I was away sports for so long, I learned many things about myself including that there is much more to life than what is right in front of you. Once I learned this, I became more involved in my community and church by participating in service activities and also tried harder to get involved with my school's student body. I also learned to be thankful for my friends and family because of the way that they were supportive to me. Because of my surgery, I learned to be more self-motivated and responsible and
