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Brooklyn is a fifth grade student. She is quietly inspiring to all who know her. She is the school’s choice for Student of the Year and will soon compete for the district. Brooklyn is the younger sister of an amazing athlete. Her brother, Bryce, has won National Championships. Brooklyn, however, does not feel she is in his shadow. Instead, she is doing whatever she can to help Bryce reach his goal of being an Olympic athlete.
Recently on a regular weekly language workbook page, Brooklyn was asked to write a paragraph about a unique person. Here is her paragraph:
One of the many unique people I know is my brother. He is disabled. He has a type of Cerebral Palsy. It only affects his lower body. Even though he has this disability, it doesn’t stop him from doing whatever he puts his head to. My brother, Bryce, does different sports. Bryce does track, field, and power lifting. He even has 7 national records. My brother is truly unique.
Brooklyn is unselfishly devoted to her brother. She has created a Facebook page for him as he continues to train. Team Bryce
Brooklyn wrote with conviction when she decided that her word for 2013 would be “different.” Brooklyn knows that supporting her brother, being the wind beneath his wings, makes her stronger, makes her shine, makes her different.
I will be different.
I will be outstanding.
I will be the one.
I will be shining.
I will be decorative.
I will be different.I will be known.
I will be independent.
I will be capable.
I will be courageous.
I will be caring.
I will be different.I will be giving.
I will be helpful.
I will be faithful.
I will be clever.
I will be me.
She who stands out
and is the only me.
I will be different.
Wow! What an amazing young woman! I love the way she crafted her poem- the short lines, and the repetition. Gorgeous!
Brooklyn is an incredible young woman. Thanks for linking us to the Team Bryce Facebook page. I’m checking it out as soon as I hit “post comment.”
Brooklyn, we are glad you choose to be you!
This is amazing. So often siblings are jealous or walk in the shadows. She is an incredible person. I’ll be checking out the facebook page too. Please share with her how wonderful she is
I agree with the others – this is so impressive. I love that you shared the background and her poem.
Thank you for sharing this. Brooklyn is making a difference and her unselfish spirit shines through.
As I read this story tears were flowing! Yes she is amazing and I am proud to call her my granddaughter
I love this! What an inspiring choice, and a wonderful young woman.
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