Ahnna Randolph

Mr. Dobbins
Honors English
10/24/18 3rd

Final Writing Prompt

As a sophmore in highschool a goal I want to attain is not missing any days
of this school year. Yes, I know this is a very hard goal for some, especially
me. I never got to finish my freshman year, I missed many days until April,
then I stopped going to school completely. Being very ill stopped me from
getting my best education. When I first came into sophomore year, I felt so
defeated because I knew I was behind on everyone else's knowledge. This
goal is very important to me because I don't want a disease to affect me
from reaching my highest potential. “You must be so lucky to be out of
school, I wish I didn’t get to go to school.” When people would say this to
me I would just not say anything. All I wanted to do was go to school and
be able to play sports like everyone else was. This year I want to do my
best and not miss any school because I don’t want to feel defeated again.

Every since April the challenges have gotten more difficult to face. My
worries have gotten higher and as well as my stress. I can’t control how my
disease feels everyday of my life. I can’t control how my blood test, CT
scans, or my ultrasounds come out. It all is decided by how I wanna take
care of myself and how badly I want to feel better. My plan of action is to
really try my hardest to fight for what I want. I want my education and the
ability to play sports. Every 8 weeks I have to get enough courage to go
back to the place I hate most, a hospital bed. I have to do what most can’t
even face so my body can function throughout the years. I’ve done this for
over 6 months and I still get very nervous. Till this day I still pray that none
of my family members or peers will have to go through what i've been
through. My plan of action is just to stay strong for myself and everyone
around me. My courage and education will keep growing as long as I keep
my head held high.