My Father's Myst Role Model

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What if you had to answer the question, who is your biggest role model? Would you know the answer on the top of your head, or would you have to think about it? Everyone has their version of their perfect role model. The answer to these questions could be their best friend, family, or even someone as simple as a celebrity. For many people, it can be hard to decide who has had the biggest impact and their life and for what reasons. However, for me deciding my biggest role model is perfectly simple. My biggest role model is my father for many reasons, but the most primary reasons being his constant support, positive outlook on life, and his endless amount determination. My dad’s most recognizable strength is his ability to provide support …show more content…

I cannot think of anyone as confident as my dad. No matter how bad a situation may be, he always knows how to brighten my day. No matter how he has to do it; whether it is a joke, a positive thought, a good memory, or even looking back at a situation that I have overcome, he always has proven to make me smile. When I was fifteen years old, my father had a heart attack, went into cardiac arrest, and was on life support for a week. It was one of the longest weeks of my life and very emotional. I had overcome some of the worst emotions; such as anger, sadness, anxiety, and even depression. Although it was tough, I knew my father would want me to stay active and keep the rest of my family positive. When he finally got off of life support the first thing he said was, “I will get stronger, get out of this hospital, and move on as if nothing has happened.” His positivity helps me every day when I am struggling with an issue or desperate situation. I will always remember this emotional, but significant memory. Since my father likes to remain active, he never associates himself with adverse situations or environments that cannot be turned positive. Along with his positive outlook, my dad has “a never quit

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