Describe a positive scene from your childhood.
Sundays- Every Sunday without fail I would attend church
with my grandparents. My grandma was very involved with the church and
therefore had to be there very early. She taught Sunday school, was the choir
director, and also was a trustee and founder of the church we attended. I never
was a fan of getting up early; fortunately neither was my grandfather.
Therefore, every Sunday morning consisted of a routine that I will never
forget. My grandfather would wake me up, fix us breakfast, and we would watch
Sunday cartoons before heading to church for the regular service.
Describe a negative scene from childhood.
My grandfather was my absolute best friend growing up. He
taught me to hunt, fish, cut grass, love, and how to be a genuine all around
good person. When I was six he was diagnosed with cancer…twice a week I would
attend his chemotherapy treatments with him. Two years later, he passed. The
cancer took his life. Not only did I lose my grandfather, but I lost my best
friend.
Describe a particular event from your teenage years.
Describe a particular turning point in your life.
Making the basketball team—I had always been involved in
youth sports growing up. Little did I know that after my grandfather died sports
would be my saving grace.. In middle school I tried out for the basketball team
and remarkably made it. With making that team, I made a family. The impact of
this would turn out to be a crucial turning point and milestone in my life.
Describe an important memory from anytime during your adult
years.
Landing my first teaching job-- I have never been more
excited, yet nervous for absolutely anything in my life. This is and was something
that I have wanted and have been striving for my whole life. I had studied for
five years in college, been through student teaching, and now I was going to
walk into my own classroom and actually be responsible for students... it was
surreal.
You and your grandfather were so class. It is always so sad when you lose someone special especially at such a young age. I think that you should tell your story of you and your grandfather. I think it would be nice to hear about how close you two were and what he taught you when you were a little girl. I can't imagine going with him during his chemotherapy. I was really close to one of my grandparents as well and it hurts when they aren't there anymore.
ReplyDeleteI have to say I am partial to the "Sundays" story. I too have a Sunday morning church routine. If I missed for being sick or stayed home with a sick child, I felt my week was just "off" somehow. I'm glad to hear this happy memory. The hook for me was "Every Sunday without fail I would attend church with my grandparents." This brings to my mind several families I know that are able to attend church together. I hope you continued to go with your grandmother after your grandfather's passing.
ReplyDeleteI really relate to your stories about your grandfather. I, too, was close to my grandfather and watched him die from cancer. I was older when he passed, but it still wasn't easy. I'm sure you have a lot of stories like your "Sunday" one, where you two did things together. I think that would be a great story to tell.
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ReplyDeleteThank you for your post. I think we can all relate to the nervousness and fear that is associated to entering your first classroom. I'm curious though, what exactly is it that you were fearing and how did you get beyond that fear? I think this would be a great digital story that could combine the fear and emotional content that is associated with being a teacher. Additionally, if you wanted to share your video, it's possible that the coping mechanisms you use and the questions and answered you had going in as a new teacher could help those new teachers. It's always good to learn from others, and I think new teachers could really benefit from your words.
Thanks for sharing!!
Michael Gallimore
I love your story about finding an outlet through sports that helped you deal with the grief you felt from losing your grandfather. It's heartwarming to hear about how you gained a family in your teammates and coaches who were there to help you through the loss of your grandfather, who was not only a member of your family, but also your role model and closest friend. I think that would make a very inspiring and touching digital story.
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