1. Describe a positive scene from childhood in detail. What led up to this event? When and where did it happen? Who was involved? What were you thinking and feeling? Why is it an important event? What impact did it have on you?
One positive scene I remember when I was a child is when I went to church camp for the very first time and received Christ as my savior. The things that led up to this were me going to church for the first time since I was 2 years old. I started going again when I was about 11. I did not know what to think. When I was asked about camp, I was nervous. It was a challenge for me to be away from home. So after many internal struggles I went. Then 4 days past and as I was listening to the preacher, I felt this tug. I knew I needed a change in my life and that is when it happened. July 2001.
The place was in Upshur County. The camp was the last full week of July. Some random counselor lady was the one who helped me pray and ask Jesus to be the guide of my life. I was anxious, nervous, and happy all at once. It was a once in a lifetime experience. This led to me getting baptized the following September. WHAT A SUMMER THAT WAS! THE IMPACT IS COUNTLESS!
2. Describe a negative scene from childhood in detail. What led up to this event? When and where did it happen? Who was involved? What were you thinking and feeling? Why is it an important event? What impact did it have on you?
A negative scene was not noticed as something negative at first. When I was 8 years old, my mom decided to get married. I was so excited because I did not have a dad up until that point. The emotions that I felt that led up to this happiness was excitement, joy, and extreme caution. I did not know why I was cautious, I just was. My life soon changed as I began to struggle with the fact that he was an alcoholic and the years of emotional battles that would soon take place. The impact this life had on me changed the way I viewed fathers. It also helped me realize the father I want to eventually be.
3. Describe a particular event from your teen-aged years that stands out in your memory today. This can be positive or negative. What led up to the event? What happened? Where and when? Who was involved? What were you thinking and feeling? Why is it an important event? What impact did the event have on you.
One particular event was the passing of my grandpa. I was at a 4-H livestock show when this happened. I was close to my grandpa, up until my mom got married. Then we drifted apart. I was sad, numb, and emotionless at first. It was like someone hit me with a bulldozer and I was flat on the ground unable to move. I did not know how to feel. All the times we spent together just came flooding back. It is important because at that point I knew life was precious and I needed to make the most of it while I can.
4. Describe a vivid or important memory from any time in your adult years. Again, this can be positive or negative. It can be about anything – family, work, whatever. The scene stands out in your mind today as being especially vivid or important. Please describe what led up to the event. Then describe the scene in detail. What happened? Where and when? Who was involved? What were you thinking and feeling? Why is it an important event? What impact has the event had on you?
COLLEGE GRADUATION! It was Saturday May 23rd 2012. It took 4 years of endless study and countless hours at the library to lead to this. I also made good friends along the way. Even though I was sad to say goodbye to another section of my life, I was relieved to be stress free from HW and Math problems. I will never forget the excitement and joy I had when I walked across the stage to receive my "diploma" (later mailed) and hear all of my family shout as the flash of a camera occurred.
5. In looking back on your life, you may be able to identify particular “turning points” – episodes through which you experienced an important change in your life. Please choose one key turning point scene and describe it in detail. If you feel your life story contains no clear turning points, then describe a particular episode in your life that comes closer than any other to qualifying for a turning point – a scene where you changed in some way. Again, please describe what led up to the event, what happened in the event, where and when it happened, who was involved, what you were thinking and feeling, and so on. Also, please tell me how you think you changed as a result of this event and why you consider this event to be an important scene in your life story today.
A key turning point in my life was when I met my real father for the first time at the age of 20. It was a turning point because it was an answered prayer. I had battled this internal war for 3 years as to what I should do and whether or not I would like to meet him. I am glad I did because he just affirmed that God does still do miracles and without him, I would still be going through life not knowing who my real dad was.
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