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America & Me Essay Contest
My Hero The definition of a hero is different for each person. A hero can be a famous actor, sports star, a family member who is there for his/her family or someone who has made it through great adversity. My hero has taught me through determination and perseverance, that it is possible to turn a dire situation into success, through belief in yourself. My hero is my sister, Kyla Wojtas. Kyla was a carefree eighth grader, playing basketball in gym, when she was pushed by a girl twice her size. The push propelled her through a wooden door, and onto a cement staircase. Kyla blacked out. In that moment, her life was changed forever. Kyla awoke in a daze not knowing who she was. She was rushed to the hospital where my parents received the devastating news that Kyla had a traumatic brain injury. My sister didn't finish her eighth grade year. I watched helplessly as she suffered incredible head, neck, and back pain. She was sensitive to sound and light and spent weeks alone in her bedroom. She had to go through months of therapy. Doctors and therapists said she would never be able to return to school and recommended home schooling. Kyla had different plans. She always had faith she would recover and was determined to live a successful life. She enrolled in high school despite what the doctors advised. Problems as the result of her injury were inevitable. Choking, memory, and speech were all problems. It was amazing to me that although my sister dealt with such difficulty on a daily basis, she was still an extremely happy person. Kyla had serious problems with her memory, which motivated her to make every moment count. When her memory let her down, she would find something funny to say. She was outgoing, and always able to make new friends. She was an animated high school student who brightened the room when she entered. Last June, Kyla graduated as a member of the National Honor Society and Student Council President. She graduated with honors for her excellent grades and citizenship. Today, Kyla attends Alma College and is doing exceptionally well. She still has to work harder than most, but is still faithful, determined, and full of happiness and laughter. Kyla is my hero because regardless of her injury, she was motivated to succeed. She chose to forget her past and focus on the future. Kyla believed that everything that God does has a purpose. Although her injury was devastating and life altering, she never gave up hope. Kyla Wojtas is my true hero. As I recall her injury, I reflect on all that she taught me. She taught me belief in yourself is more important than what anyone thinks. She taught me that faith, determination, and hope would always lead to success. Kyla taught me that it is not only doctors that heal people, but faith in God and prayer to God can also heal. Kyla is my ultimate hero.
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