I am Dustin Kehoe, and I have had many people and events in my life that influenced what happened and is happening to me. In the summer of 2016, I was on a Kentucky mission trip when me and 2 of my friends when to hike on a mountain and almost went off the edge and would have been a 3-story fall to the pavement. Before that moment I was terrified of heights, but now I don’t mind and I have been able to and will continue to do more activities. During my life, so far, I have mostly been exposed to people in the medical field because of my medical conditions. One of my first job considerations was to be a police officer, then in the medical field. My church has been the group that has influenced me the most, but one of the families there has …show more content…
Dramatic events have occurred frequently in my life, and some affected me more than others. Some had negative effects like from first to third grade when I was bullied because of how I talked and my last name which led to me becoming shy and less talkative. My mission trip to Kentucky didn’t just help the people we were helping, but it also helped me in different ways. The work and what I saw made me appreciate what I had here, and got me to want to help people whenever I could. During some free time when the others where away, me and 2 friends got permission to go climb a mountain that was steep and tall. On the way up, a root came out of the wall and I almost fell, but it wasn’t tall and wouldn’t have done a lot. After getting to the top, we just started walking around and there was a small hill that we went down, but when I got to the bottom it was hard to stop and I was barely able to stop before I went off the edge. That part experience helped my fear of heights for the most parts. There have also been many people that have helped me out so much along the way, but the people that have done the most has been my church family. My church has allowed me to do many things, for example, like the Kentucky trip, a trip to cedar point, a church sports camp, and other things like cloths and food. The stuff my fellowship has done for me has gotten me involved and want to help others. Those are events and people that have
A couple years ago I lost my grandpa to an illness. It had to do with his diabetes and then it begin to progress to the point where he ended up in the hospital and then needed to be in a nursing home. After seeing the way that nursing home treated him and the other patients/residents made me not only disappointed in the nurses but also encouraged me to one day pursue a career in the medical field. When I graduated high school and went to college I was unsure on what I wanted to do. I was interested in automotive technology and radiology as well. Since I was undecided I begin some basic courses. After 2 years in college I was still unsure and decided to give myself the experience of working in the Eagle Ford Shale. It was heavy labor in all
Another critical moment in my life that changed me forever occurred in August of 2001. At the peak of hurricane season, Louisiana was terribly affected by Hurricane Katrina. Katrina devastated millions of people across the south. For the first time in my life I got to experience what it felt like to be homeless. I had lost everything! And even though it was not much, it still mattered. There were several moments when I prayed and wished that my father could be there. No child, my age should have to go through with what I did. In hopes to find assistance, my mother left me and my siblings with my grandmother for a few months. These months were terrifying. I remember crying several nights
The event that made me see larger societal forces could impact what happened in someone's life was when I was in grade 11 and my friend Alexis died of suicide. Her family did everything they could to get her help but Nova Scotia did not have the support system in place to help them help her. Because I know the specifics of the situation I realized how hard it is for someone with a mental illness to get help.
I have this thing for windows. I love windows. Windows all alone, windows together, windows with good views, windows with bad views. I especially like the old, square, wood framed windows from the colonial times. On top of that I love the history of how America was formed and hardened in the American Revolution. So you can imagine that when I found out that I was going to Philadelphia, home of the Liberty Bell, the courthouse where the Declaration of Independence was signed, and countless bits and pieces of history, I was pretty excited.
Last year, I was struck by an epiphany about how to react to the troubles of life because of a simple cheer competition in Dallas. At the time however, it was not just a "simple competition." Placing first in the Dallas Spirit Festival was imperative to not only me, but also my team. It was so important to us we practiced for hours on end, day in and day out to ensure our routine was perfect. Going into the competition, we were all very nervous but by the end of this experience I was able to discover something I never realized before; something that would change my outlook on life forever.
One of the many things that have shaped me where when my grandparents came over to my house from India last summer. Also, my cousins were staying over at my house while my Aunt and Uncle were in India. During this time, my grandpa got low blood sugar and fell while he was on a walk with my sister. One major thing that I felt was guilt. This is because that day, I was riding my bike outside, my mom and older cousin were talking outside, my grandma was lying on her bed,
On the summer of 2013 my family and I went on a trip to kentucky lasting for three days and two nights. We went on a houseboat on top of lake cumberland. I went with my grandparents my mom and dad and my aunt and uncle.
During 7th grade, I went through an emotional obstacle. My father had to leave for a year for his job, and this had a huge toll on my family. However, I overcame this obstacle with the support of my family and with faith. I kept the idea in my mind that he would be proud
I have had multiple experiences in the past few years of my life that have greatly impacted me and changed the way that I go about life. During my Junior year, I learned that I had been granted the opportunity to attend the California Boys State program. This program took place during the summer after my junior year, and it was one of the greatest experiences I have ever had. I met hundreds of new people from all across the state. During the program, I made many great friends, and I still talk to a group of around fifteen people from the program. While talking to other people from what seemed so far away, it really opened my eyes to the scale of the entire country, or the world. For once, I truly realized that everybody has their own problems and their own life. Every person that I talked to had a different story and it was very stunning.
Although I have always been considered by my peers to be an empathetic individual, I began placing a higher priority towards the aspect of human interaction, by offering my support to people in times of need. While in my younger days this involved general interactions such as listening skills and the ability to help people through simple situation, there have been times where I ve my ability was put to the test when a friend opened up to me about contemplating suicide. Although untrained, it was that moment which solidified my belief in the power of genuine human connection, and the importance it would play if I was to pursue a career in the medical field. I enrolled in a Bachelor of Health Science at the University of South Australia and adapted my education to include minors in psychology and allied health, which I believed would be the best representation of the psychological and psychological aspects involved in patient care at my disposal. Apart from my academic experience, I consider my rurality to be a fundamental aspect of who I am as an individual, and a lifestyle which I have developed an attachment
In 2009 my father got hit by a drunk driver in the middle of the night as he worked in the Palmetto. This was a very difficult time in my life but made me stronger as the years went by. My dad had passed away twice in the O.R, doctors say it’s a miracle he is alive. He was in coma for about six months, and when he woke up, he was in rehab for almost two years. During this period of time it made me open my eyes on the career I wanted to do. I’ve always wanted to do something in the medical field because as a child and my adolescents year I’ve always liked science and I still do I find it fascinating.
Sometimes in life certain challenges tested us as people. Last September, Hurricane Maria affected my friends and family members in Puerto Rico. All the situations they deal with, helped me appreciate my own family here in California, appreciate what I have, and helped me understand how important family attachments and values can make an individual a better human being.
A major setback I have faced is suffering with an eating disorder. For five years I have struggled with this illness. I have been hospitalized, and I have been in program at The Center For Change twice Finally, I told myself that I had to get better, or I was going to die. A year ago, I chose recovery. It is quite possibly the toughest challenge I will ever face, but the grueling process of recovery has allowed me to take back my life. Fortunately, I did not go through this on my own. I have been truly blessed with the best support team which includes my family, my friends, therapists, and my Stake President and doctor, Pres. Vance. I have grown into a more confident and compassionate person by helping others with eating disorders and other
During the week my church evaluated one of the temples we visited in order to determine what materials would be needed to build the new temple. For the next year my church would be working to provide the Haitian congregation with a strong and secure temple. Little after the new temple was built hurricane Matthew came over Haiti. It was of great joy to receive the news that the temple we had built survived the hurricane and served as refuge for the congregation as well as surrounding communities. There is no doubt everything happens for a
Growing up I was always exposed to the medical field because my mom worked in the emergency department in the local hospital. When I graduated high school, I got a job working in the construction field making a great salary, for as young as I was. Because of this, I continued to work in this field for the next eleven years. It wasn’t until I was 29 years old when I got laid off of my construction job and my whole world came crashing down on me. I moped around for a month but quickly realized that this is now my time to pursue my dream of becoming a Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). That next summer I enrolled at Aims Community College in