Irene Garcia's Personal Theme by Irene Garcia 1377

ch54_4 — 2024-08-27 23:35:37 UTC

When I was about 11 I signed up for softball, first sport I ever played. My grandpa always had a special place for all his grandkids playing softball or baseball so that's why I joined. My grandpa would always be at my practice or games but I didn't like him being there because he was always so mean when it came to sports. I always felt like he was only targeting me and shouting at me over every mistake. The more he would shout the more I started to dislike him & and not talk to him as much.

ch54_4 — 2024-08-28 00:18:46 UTC

How does this relate to the theme?

This relates to the theme, Be appreciative of the present moments because at the time I was not appreciative of what was present. Which was my grandpa being at my games and practices. It was my first time ever in sports and I was little girl so, I didn't know when getting shout at for mistakes are your coaches telling you, you can do better because those mistakes can cause the game.

ch54_4 — 2024-08-28 00:40:06 UTC

Summer softball had begin I was happy to back on the field and on third base but wasn't happy that I knew my grandpa would be there watching because of how mean he was on the field. During practice my coach was in need of another coach, I was hoping that my grandpa wouldn't volunteer but he did & he got the part. I could remember the day like it was yesterday I was upset while he was happy and smiling. I could remember the words coming out his mouth filled with excitement "WHAT how cool is this I get to coach all 3 of my granddaughters like I always dreamed."

How does this relate to the theme?

This relates to the theme because it shows how selfish I was and how I didn't appreciate my grandpa getting to be my coach. Also, because I was not enjoying the moments of him coaching me while they were present because I was too upset with him not just cause of softball but other family problems.

ch54_4 — 2024-08-28 01:03:07 UTC

It was December 2022 where things started going downhill with my grandpa's health. He called my mom to take him to the hospital because he could barely walk and he was in pain. I didn't think much of it, until my grandma called my mom saying he had passed but they were able to bring him back but he was half brain dead. He was still able to hear us and see us out his right eye because he was paralyzed on his left side of his body after they brought him back. My grandma told us that we need to say our goodbyes because he wasn't going to live much longer. I remember telling him how sorry I was for being so mean and not taking advantage with the moments with him, he was crying and so was I the last thing I told him before he went was we will always be a team. Now till this day I don't play softball anymore because it feels wrong.

How does this relate to the theme?

This relates to the theme because it shows how mean I was and how I didn't take advantage of the moments I had with him. Also, how unexpected things can happen so be appreciative of the moments that are present.