cornonthecobb
Aug 25, 2011
Undergraduate / "to live the best life they can" - Extracurricular Activities or Work Experiences [3]
Any tips or corrections/feedback? Thanks!
I take much of what I have for granted. My ability to walk, to think, and to communicate with others all seem as innate as breathing. My experience at Camp Sunshine opened my eyes to another perspective on life. Many of the young children I worked with will never be fully independent; they will always have to rely on the care of another for survival in this world. They are prisoners within their own bodies, not defined by their disabilities but still shackled by them. Yet, there are always smiles at Sunshine. These children and young adults do not dwell in self-pity. They seek to surmount their physical and cognitive limitations to live the best life they can. I wish to be like them. I wish to be capable of staring down an unrelenting challenge from day-to-day, to appreciate what I do have, and to smile regardless of my circumstances.
Any tips or corrections/feedback? Thanks!
I take much of what I have for granted. My ability to walk, to think, and to communicate with others all seem as innate as breathing. My experience at Camp Sunshine opened my eyes to another perspective on life. Many of the young children I worked with will never be fully independent; they will always have to rely on the care of another for survival in this world. They are prisoners within their own bodies, not defined by their disabilities but still shackled by them. Yet, there are always smiles at Sunshine. These children and young adults do not dwell in self-pity. They seek to surmount their physical and cognitive limitations to live the best life they can. I wish to be like them. I wish to be capable of staring down an unrelenting challenge from day-to-day, to appreciate what I do have, and to smile regardless of my circumstances.