Becoming A Wom A Short Story

Encouragement plays a significant role in my success. Without encouragement, the achievement won't come true. Juliet Ferking, the author of "A Drive to Achieve the Extraordinary" from This I Believe: Life Lessons, tells her story about

As she walks through the door after a long and exhausting day, Monee King is greeted with “Hey Mom!”, from her 4 beautiful teenage girls. She cooks an amazing dinner after cooking for others all day. They sit at the kitchen table and bow their heads in prayer. After a quiet “Amen” the table erupts in stories about each of the young girl's day. She listens and laughs while thinking “This wasn't easy but it was worth it”

I want to become the family member that has achieved her dreams of going to harvard and being a confident leader. I will be the one to help my family throughout tough times.

Marissa’s birth seemed to produce sole alterations and the possible for the unified healing of the family. Abe and Mary Ayala worked as a team early on to try to save their daughter by bringing another precious life on earth instead of having to fill the gaps if something worse was to happen to Anissa. Ayala’s family presence for their loved one’s (Anissa) experience was exceptional, one that could not be provided by strangers and one for which the family was appreciative. The family experienced a greater wisdom of presence and at times a greater sense of togetherness for their loved one during and after miraculous transitions. This could be the Ayala’s family being upfront that often brought a more insightful profundity to the entire family’s relationship. Each family member gained personal comprehension that assisted the family to understand Anissa’s ailment

Moreover, her grandmother Tattiemae Lamprey, discern, there is something dreadfully wrong in her granddaughter’s life and well will need to aid in the breaking the generational curse. However, the grandmother-Tattiemae explained to Iambless that at the time of her birth, she is the one that named her “I am blessed,” because the day she was born was a blessing from God. Within, this short chronicle, Iambless’ grandmother reveals to her the reason why she is blessed, on her dying bed.

She truly had a “mind-set” shift. She actually made mention in a session that she had recently seen a friend who had noticed a positive change in her. I reconnected with old friend friends. It felt good to be in those social situations. I am tired of ups and downs. I don’t need him anymore. I haven’t had any fun in the last year. I decided it is okay to have a school loan. I have also been thinking about if I don’t get into school, that it isn’t the end of the world. I love my job. I can apply again. I feel as though I am changing my mindset. It was fun to laugh again. We reviewed the inner critic. I asked her what her inner critic might say to her and how she may fend it off. She stated "I have the right to be happy." I am not going to worry about what the next thing is. I want to continue to be social, not living waiting for the next thing to happen, just live in the

I also asked what was a scary experience in her life and she said that "When I was younger I was attacked by a pit bull" when asked how did it affect her she responded with "It didn't change a thing, in fact, a week later I was snuggling with the dog".

Sweet smiles of three thirteen year old boys fill the gym as they sit in the bleachers, intrigued by a Harlan basketball game. Their mother sits next to them, cheering for their team with her other two children. The enthusing boys, Matt, Mark, and Matt, along with Grace and Joel, are enjoying the attraction, yet they're protected and cared for by their mother, Angie Kenkel. She is a role model; a hero. The dedication and the endeavor in a mother’s life to raise and care for a family shows the true love for her children.

She herself was a happy character, and would always run into her father's arms after her day at kindergarten. She always came home with elaborate yet messy crayon drawings for him to hang of the fridge, and they always came with a smile and a hug. Her father was a caring man. Receiving his daughter’s often unneat and confusing artwork was always the highlight of the day. He would walk down the dusty road, hands in pockets and hazel eyes straight ahead to the school bus stop. His daughter would exit the bus and she would run into his arms, her auburn hair flying behind her. That was before he left, and she would always walk home

Her life changed dramatically. A 10-year-old girl, with big eyes and beautiful smile, perfect curly hair was about to step into reality. Born in Durango, Durango Mexico but raised in the United States. At first, she was very confused about the decision that her mom had made because in her eyes her life in Mexico was perfectly fine, but the reality was that her mom was struggling a lot financially. Veronica’s dad was never there for them and she had only seen him a few times during her childhood. Even if she didn't grow up with her dad by her side she had a strong and independent mother and for her that’s all she needed. She was also grateful for the brother that she had, who took care of her when her mother had to work to provide for them.

Then transfer to University of Houston to obtain a bachelor degree in accounting. This is one of the goals that she wishes to accomplish since she was little. The reason why she picks accounting to be her life career is because she has a passionate for math and like to work computer. Besides that, she also has experiences from her internship with Shell Exploration and Production company during high school. She always wants to become an accountant, dress professional, and work in an office like any other business women. As time went by, Tram remembers to return the favor to her parents who has done a lot of work to her life. Within the next ten years, Tram hopes to make her parents wish come true by letting them travel around world and enjoy the rest of their life together. Not only that, Tram expects to be successful in her career path and have her own little

“What’s going on, what happened?” He grabbed his trembling wife who extended a shaking arm at his daughter’s room. He let her go and walked slowly in his daughter’s room. He looked around warily. “My little princess, where are you?” He asked, trying to be more lighthearted than he felt. He heard his daughter giggle.

Her ideal career is becoming an accountant. There is a funny thing that most of her family members work in the accounting field. Probably, that is one reason she chooses this dream job.

Young Janice Delarosa was a girl endeared and loved by her mother. As the first and only child after her mother’s eight miscarriages it was clear to see that she was a miracle baby, one that her mother always claimed, “would bring her good fortune”. But, for some reason, the goodness of her birth never came to fame as Janice was secretly a child of misfortune.

In a small part, every aspect of my life motivates me to strive for my dreams. My family; parents, brothers, sisters, cousins, nephews and nieces motivate me and push me harder to achieve my goals and aspirations. Me being the first in my family to graduate high school, and enter into college is a tremendous amount of pressure. I want to be able to prove to them that they can reach their dreams no matter how old or young, if they are determined. Mainly, I want to show them that everything is obtainable if you work for it. My boyfriend motivates me to be the best verision of myself that I can be, we both chose to go to SFA together, after I stated I wasn’t interested in going to college. He motivates me to be better, faster, stronger and more determined. He teaches me to set high goals and reach them. Lastly, my coworkers motivate me to continue to improve my already strong work ethic. As their manager, they depend on me to teach them how to succeed in our work environment. Having people look up to me motivates me to no end. I love to set examples and be a leader to show people anything is possible.