What Friendsand Family Meanto Me

... my father stressed that I have a responsibility to my country. Compared to other countries, the United States is one of the most opportune places in the world. Therefore it was and still is my responsibility to seize the opportunities provided for me that others may or may not have. As I child I partook in many honor classes at school, all very rigorous, causing me to feel like not wanting to continue my enrollment in them. My father heard about my troubles and took precious time out of his day spending hours on end to make sure that I understood what I was learning and if I just tried enough, that I would succeed eventually. This perseverance that my father showed me when I was a child was instilled into me, and never again did I have any doubts about educations rigor. Everything that my father has done for me and my brothers and sisters was conducted with a purpose. His education and experience became mine. Through this I have learned how to care for myself, how to care for my family, how to live a life that I desire and what is in store for me as I progress through life. My father is a great man, and to me, he is my hero. I have always known that as I grow up and share these values with my own family, that it will be thanks to my fathers dedication to his children. Without my fathers guidance and instruction, I dont know where I would be, who I would be, or what I would be. Theres only so much I can say to my father to show my gratitude as he is my hero and always will be as I continue to learn from him, day after day.