At my school each year in science we have to complete a study project related to the items learned that year. It is called the Individual Research Study (IRS). It is nice because we get to pick topics that area of interest to us. We then have to write a paper about it and share our findings with the students in our class. As freshman the topic for my class on genetic mutations. I chose to do my presentation on Down Syndrome. During my presentation I talked about the types, causes and symptoms of the disease as well as solutions scientists are working on. I also shared some verses about how people with Down Syndrome are still created special and in the image of God.
Afterwards, my teacher emailed my parents telling them about my presentation and how well I did. She said that I was a natural teacher and that I would be great as an intern for her one day. I am so grateful to have such amazing teachers that take the time to compliment students and that I go to a school I can talk about hard topics and my faith.
I have been working hard on coming out of my shyness and trying to learn to be a leader. The chance to present in front of the class was intimidating but was a chance to practice public speaking. It was also kind of God to give me a chance to see how far He has helped me to come. I struggled to speak at birth and have always been rather shy. He has helped me to improve and it was so encouraging for one of my teachers who didn't know my early struggles to speak to praise me for what God has been doing in my life. My Dad and my Coach tell me that softball can give me a stage and I need to be ready. I trust God that it is right and that I will be faithful to share the most important message when I get that chance.