https://padlet.com/stephenjr2001/r95cnafyhb5mbhrn This Padlet provides a story about an unordinary young man how he starts school until how he is now in college. en-us 2022-01-21 18:21:32 UTC 2022-01-21 19:19:16 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/265f.png stephenjr2001 https://padlet.com/stephenjr2001/r95cnafyhb5mbhrn/wish/2005592467 Growing up in elementary school, I started without having any friends until I participated in a class activity that required me to come out of my shell. ]]> 2022-01-21 18:31:36 UTC https://padlet.com/stephenjr2001/r95cnafyhb5mbhrn/wish/2005592467 stephenjr2001 https://padlet.com/stephenjr2001/r95cnafyhb5mbhrn/wish/2005601325 After participating in that activity, I received the opportunity to participate in the school's talent show and result in winning first place. ]]> 2022-01-21 18:37:03 UTC https://padlet.com/stephenjr2001/r95cnafyhb5mbhrn/wish/2005601325 stephenjr2001 https://padlet.com/stephenjr2001/r95cnafyhb5mbhrn/wish/2005608170 As I got older going into middle school, I began to get bullied because I was smart, had goals, and always made good grades. ]]> 2022-01-21 18:41:01 UTC https://padlet.com/stephenjr2001/r95cnafyhb5mbhrn/wish/2005608170 stephenjr2001 https://padlet.com/stephenjr2001/r95cnafyhb5mbhrn/wish/2005614585 However, ending middle school entering high school, I found a power within to strengthen and show that nothing is stopping me from achieving my goals. ]]> 2022-01-21 18:44:32 UTC https://padlet.com/stephenjr2001/r95cnafyhb5mbhrn/wish/2005614585 stephenjr2001 https://padlet.com/stephenjr2001/r95cnafyhb5mbhrn/wish/2005618418 Since that moment, I joined clubs and organizations to help make me a well rounded student and overall person. becoming active in these organizations and clubs helped build my resume, skills , and work ethic. Fortunately, these events during high school allowed me to make the front cover of two newspaper articles. ]]> 2022-01-21 18:46:51 UTC https://padlet.com/stephenjr2001/r95cnafyhb5mbhrn/wish/2005618418 stephenjr2001 https://padlet.com/stephenjr2001/r95cnafyhb5mbhrn/wish/2005644485 Another thing that marks an important part in my life is the call into ministry. Since receiving the call from God and accepting it, the journey has been long and uneasy but I know the work isn't finished yet. ]]> 2022-01-21 19:02:26 UTC https://padlet.com/stephenjr2001/r95cnafyhb5mbhrn/wish/2005644485 stephenjr2001 https://padlet.com/stephenjr2001/r95cnafyhb5mbhrn/wish/2005654102 Now that I am in college and have been following the instructions of God, things have been going great for me. Even though everyday isn't easy, it's a blessing to witness that I have been experiencing many open doors of opportunities, happiness, and an abundance of joy. ]]> 2022-01-21 19:08:28 UTC https://padlet.com/stephenjr2001/r95cnafyhb5mbhrn/wish/2005654102