Most people want to be remembered as a prom queen, a state champion or a superlative scholar. My classmates will remember me as the girl who was always on crutches. Although it was problematic, it taught me some extremely valuable lessons. I have torn my MCL and ACL in my right knee, and my ACL and meniscus in my left knee. This resulted in four surgeries within three years. I attended my first day of high school on crutches only six days after my first surgery. I was not able to participate in soccer or basketball my freshman year or play in my junior year of basketball, track and the majority of soccer. This was not how I planned to go through “the best years of my life”. Although I missed out on many things, I believe everything happens for a reason. Without these experiences I would not be the person I am today.
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My mother, Diane, decided to take me shopping to get out of the house. I was still struggling on crutches so my she found me a wheelchair. Going through the store was so exhausting that I cried out of pure frustration; just getting through the door was strenuous. That day made me think about what it would be like to be in a wheel chair for a lifetime. This experience taught me to value what I had. My injury was only temporary when others are not so lucky. I felt guilty for the self pity that I was encountering.
Over the past three years, both my physical and my mental health have been challenged. What I have overcome is really not a true hardship, although at the time, I felt it was. I consider myself fortunate to be where I am today and I have learned valuable lessons along the way. I never gave up and continued to support my peers. I am thankful for what I have and will always be grateful to my parents who work hard to provide for my sister and me. My injuries have given me a better perspective on life; I am thankful for the enlightening
My mother, Diane, decided to take me shopping to get out of the house. I was still struggling on crutches so my she found me a wheelchair. Going through the store was so exhausting that I cried out of pure frustration; just getting through the door was strenuous. That day made me think about what it would be like to be in a wheel chair for a lifetime. This experience taught me to value what I had. My injury was only temporary when others are not so lucky. I felt guilty for the self pity that I was encountering.
Over the past three years, both my physical and my mental health have been challenged. What I have overcome is really not a true hardship, although at the time, I felt it was. I consider myself fortunate to be where I am today and I have learned valuable lessons along the way. I never gave up and continued to support my peers. I am thankful for what I have and will always be grateful to my parents who work hard to provide for my sister and me. My injuries have given me a better perspective on life; I am thankful for the enlightening