My name is Kelvin Jackson and this is my second semester of college. I’ve been out of school for almost eighteen years. Coming back to school for me has been a real eye opener because it has made me see that it’s never too late for anyone to achieve this goal in life. I am a proud father of two beautiful daughters that the good Lord has blessed me with as well as one brother whose name is John. I come from a well-rounded and close nit family.
Those were the times I felt my family was the closest and they are memories I will cherish forever. When I was 15 my parents got a divorce. It was a long, spiteful, draining divorce and even to this day there are still bitter feelings. It was hard watching my family fall apart and because of that it has made me hesitant to the thought of marriage. It not only affects the married couple but the children suffer as well, if not more.
I’ve never read or heard of a person who appreciates a couple months of living with a killer deasease until I read about Randy Pausch. For example he appreciates his life so much and you can tell by how he carries himself and talks in front of hundreds of people about his pancreatic cancer. He implies “ I’m not in denial I know I’m going to die but why not enjoy today, tomorrow, and the next day ? but as buzz light year would say “not today.” The way I see it Life is full of miricles, happiness, and love. Everyday a new life is born everyday you wake up you’re a lucky person because not everyday everyone wakes up.
Ronda’s Newsletter Mom and Dad The most passionate thing in my life is family, especially my parents. They have been married for 52 years and they continue to show me and my brothers what real love and dedication is. My mom had a brain aneurysm that left her paralyzed on the left side and minimal brain issues. My dad is her sole care giver. I think they are more in love with each other today than when they first married.
My cousin Nicole was born in 1986 and the reaction of my grandfather is caught on home videos. The expression of love and high emotions were brought out of him at that time. The other cousin was born soon after and after long years of somewhat depression of his children moving out and his parents dying was suddenly erased. “He seemed a much happier and loving man that I always remembered he was.” says Aunt Jenny. “The years where his grandchildren were born was really in my sense, the prime of his life.” Home videos of me as a baby and Da’dooch together are proven facts that him and I bonded well even though I was a young
In September writing was my biggest problem but now it has gotten much easier to punctuate and organize all my writing pieces. But on another note I feel as if I should have put more effort toward all my work I did, I never hit those A+ grades everyone said I should have gotten so next year I will do everything in my power to prove them right because I know I can do better I just need another chance next year. All the strategies I was taught will stay with me forever I will use them through high school and even collage because they helped me and others
These qualities ultimately tend to be possessed by true heroes. I have not always always acted with great heroism, especially while dealing with extreme issues, my battle with depression though tested me to show what I believe to be a since of heroism. Middle school was an extremely difficult time for me, bullies and teachers sought me out every day and acted with tremendous displeasure towards me. I valiantly to prove the kids whom crushed me and made comments that left a permanent impression on my brain. My parents, after my consistent begging and pleading, graciously offered me the opportunity to attend Northwest Middle School.
I learned how funny it is the way friends are made in high school; it’s based entirely on how one looks or who one grew up with. When I started seeing results of my diet, I started gaining more and more friends, mainly more girls. As sad as it is to hear, it’s the truth. Because of who I was, it will always stay a part of me. I will never forget my past because it was such a big part of my life.
I married and started my family young like my mom. Both of my parents were hard workers and that never missed a day unless they were really sick. I have developed that same work ethic. I saw my mom go back to school when I was little to earn her degree so I knew going to school at any age was an option. I want my kids to know that it’s good to have dreams and goals at any age and they can have the life they want and deserve
I can’t thank God enough for the blessing she is to me, and I love her for everything she has done in my life. Over the past four years I have built better relationships with many adults around me. As a result of that, they have begun to share their wisdom with me so that I can be the best possible person. They are all a huge part of me, as I believe I am to them. From pre-at-bat pep talks, to running during football practice, or to just having a conversation, I have been taught so many things that I will keep with me for the rest of my life.