kelsbels
Sep 22, 2010
Undergraduate / About Kirby, the top of her class: an essay about someone who has impacted your life [3]
If anyone has any suggestions please let me know!! :)
The water doesn't know that a state swimmer is about to dive into the pool. The water doesn't know this swimmer is highly ranked academically at her school. The water doesn't know that this swimmer has been my best friend for the past seven years, two of the seven she endured the most hardship which has impacted my life forever.
Kirby is independent and strong willed. She can be loud and goofy but also quiet and focused. Kirby is in the top of her class and ranked as one of the highest on her swim team. Drugs and alcohol never interested her; it was as if she would say there is something better she could be doing. I myself had the same values, one of the reasons we get along so well.
I come home one day to find out Kirby's dad has been diagnosed with cancer. When I first found out it struck me by surprise. My heart sank and I thought of Kirby and her family. Over the past years I had grown close to her mom and dad and I hated the thought of such a serious disease in their presence.
That night I cried myself to sleep, I didn't know how else to handle my emotions. Thinking of my dad or any of my other family members in the same situation just paralyzed me. Kirby had gone on for weeks with the news and I hadn't mentioned anything. I didn't understand how she could hold it all together so well. She didn't bring up her dad and whenever I received information it was from my mom. I could tell Kirby dealt with her pain in a different way and I respected that.
The following months Mr. Seibert began to attain a more serious version on cancer as the doctors told them it was spreading. Months and months went on after numerous surgeries and things weren't looking good. I was afraid myself and wanted to confront Kirby only more afraid that I would upset her for bringing it up. I said prayers for their family frequently and made sure Kirby knew I was there to talk. If the subject was brought up she would usually look downward or mumble. So I decided to not take the conversations farther than that.
It had been a year since then and Mr. Seibert was doing well. He gained back his weight and his skin tone was normal. He still needs a pack on his side but now has just become a part of his daily life. Kirby is doing better as well. A lot had happen to Kirby emotionally over the past year and you could notice her more enthusiastic attitude. We have talked about her dad a little since then and it really makes me happy knowing she has someone else she can rely on.
Kirby is more to me than just someone I can trust. She never let others see her fall apart. She knows who she is and stayed headstrong through it all and I admire her. I look up to Kirby for guidance but also strength. Her dad's sickness has taught me to be grateful for what the family I am blessed with. I thank Kirby for being my role model and showing me that everyone is eventually faced with some hard times. The hard times will bring out your character and you have to remain strong and faithful to your values and knowing that there will be others supporting you in your time of need.
If anyone has any suggestions please let me know!! :)
The water doesn't know that a state swimmer is about to dive into the pool. The water doesn't know this swimmer is highly ranked academically at her school. The water doesn't know that this swimmer has been my best friend for the past seven years, two of the seven she endured the most hardship which has impacted my life forever.
Kirby is independent and strong willed. She can be loud and goofy but also quiet and focused. Kirby is in the top of her class and ranked as one of the highest on her swim team. Drugs and alcohol never interested her; it was as if she would say there is something better she could be doing. I myself had the same values, one of the reasons we get along so well.
I come home one day to find out Kirby's dad has been diagnosed with cancer. When I first found out it struck me by surprise. My heart sank and I thought of Kirby and her family. Over the past years I had grown close to her mom and dad and I hated the thought of such a serious disease in their presence.
That night I cried myself to sleep, I didn't know how else to handle my emotions. Thinking of my dad or any of my other family members in the same situation just paralyzed me. Kirby had gone on for weeks with the news and I hadn't mentioned anything. I didn't understand how she could hold it all together so well. She didn't bring up her dad and whenever I received information it was from my mom. I could tell Kirby dealt with her pain in a different way and I respected that.
The following months Mr. Seibert began to attain a more serious version on cancer as the doctors told them it was spreading. Months and months went on after numerous surgeries and things weren't looking good. I was afraid myself and wanted to confront Kirby only more afraid that I would upset her for bringing it up. I said prayers for their family frequently and made sure Kirby knew I was there to talk. If the subject was brought up she would usually look downward or mumble. So I decided to not take the conversations farther than that.
It had been a year since then and Mr. Seibert was doing well. He gained back his weight and his skin tone was normal. He still needs a pack on his side but now has just become a part of his daily life. Kirby is doing better as well. A lot had happen to Kirby emotionally over the past year and you could notice her more enthusiastic attitude. We have talked about her dad a little since then and it really makes me happy knowing she has someone else she can rely on.
Kirby is more to me than just someone I can trust. She never let others see her fall apart. She knows who she is and stayed headstrong through it all and I admire her. I look up to Kirby for guidance but also strength. Her dad's sickness has taught me to be grateful for what the family I am blessed with. I thank Kirby for being my role model and showing me that everyone is eventually faced with some hard times. The hard times will bring out your character and you have to remain strong and faithful to your values and knowing that there will be others supporting you in your time of need.
