Prompt:
Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that influence.
Austin was not considered to be a "hero" or a "role model". He was just a little boy, who lived in a world different from ours. A world where he was trapped, unable to escape from the tortures of his own mind and body. Most people would look past Austin, like he was unworthy in their presence. For me, Austin influenced my life in more ways than he will ever know.
I meet Austin six months ago, when I just happened to stop by my mom's work. Not knowing that this one little autistic boy could change the way I looked at life. He was just going through his daily routine, looking around as if he was unaware of his surroundings and scared of the world around him. No one understood the way his mind worked and thought of him as an outsider. Not taking into consideration that he was just a little boy trying to find his way.
Although there were several other autistic kids in the class, Austin stood out to me the most. He had a personality that would light up any room and a pair of big blues eyes that would make anyone's heart melt. When Austin looked at me I could see the pain in his face, longing for someone to be able to understand him.
While observing the class one day, I noticed that Austin was sitting in the corner staring off into space, as if he was in another world. I then realized how lucky I actually am. Austin will always be trapped in his mind by autism, and will never be able to live a normal life. Every day I take so many things for granted that Austin will never be able to do. Such as, driving, writing, reading, and hanging out with friends. All these things I would overlook, but now I cherish every moment I am blessed with.
Seeing Austin sitting in the corner that day really gave me a new appreciation for life. Without even knowing it, Austin changed the way I looked at life and that will stay with me forever. He taught me not to take anything for granted, especially the little things, and to live everyday like it is your last because it can be ripped out from under you in a second. Although Austin was not looked at by society as a "hero" or a "role model", he was certainly a hero and a role model in my eyes.
Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that influence.
Austin was not considered to be a "hero" or a "role model". He was just a little boy, who lived in a world different from ours. A world where he was trapped, unable to escape from the tortures of his own mind and body. Most people would look past Austin, like he was unworthy in their presence. For me, Austin influenced my life in more ways than he will ever know.
I meet Austin six months ago, when I just happened to stop by my mom's work. Not knowing that this one little autistic boy could change the way I looked at life. He was just going through his daily routine, looking around as if he was unaware of his surroundings and scared of the world around him. No one understood the way his mind worked and thought of him as an outsider. Not taking into consideration that he was just a little boy trying to find his way.
Although there were several other autistic kids in the class, Austin stood out to me the most. He had a personality that would light up any room and a pair of big blues eyes that would make anyone's heart melt. When Austin looked at me I could see the pain in his face, longing for someone to be able to understand him.
While observing the class one day, I noticed that Austin was sitting in the corner staring off into space, as if he was in another world. I then realized how lucky I actually am. Austin will always be trapped in his mind by autism, and will never be able to live a normal life. Every day I take so many things for granted that Austin will never be able to do. Such as, driving, writing, reading, and hanging out with friends. All these things I would overlook, but now I cherish every moment I am blessed with.
Seeing Austin sitting in the corner that day really gave me a new appreciation for life. Without even knowing it, Austin changed the way I looked at life and that will stay with me forever. He taught me not to take anything for granted, especially the little things, and to live everyday like it is your last because it can be ripped out from under you in a second. Although Austin was not looked at by society as a "hero" or a "role model", he was certainly a hero and a role model in my eyes.