Patriot's Pen

Authors Note: I am very proud of our country because we all work together when both rewarding and disappointments occur.

           

Would you sit down and think about how horrible things are or how things couldn’t be any worse? Or would you think about victories that have accomplished? I found our country to be very good at standing up after tragedies or being proud and respectful after victories.  Our country together can definitely do indescribable things as we work together.

In addition, Neil Armstrong, Martin Luther King Jr. Harriett Tubman, 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Pearl Harbor, United States stood tall through both victories and tragedies. Because of great citizens who stepped up to help in making our country a better and safer place. Martin Luther King Jr. Rosa Parks and Harriet Tubman were just a few people who made a huge difference during slavery of African Americans. Neil Armstrong, a part of a huge victory for our country being first to the moon. 9/11, we are now in progress of building new buildings after the attack in honor of those who died and people who lost others close to them. Hurricane Katrina, many people stepped up helping out on cleaning up the storm and giving people comfort that lost their homes or family and friends.

If you ever ask me if I am proud of our country it will always be the same answer, no matter what is going on, because I know that our country can get through many things all together. I know that because we have proved it multiple times and the United States has much more to prove.

H2O Africa Foundation

Author's Note: I wrote about my view on how I think people should start to give more to others. In my essay is an example of a foundation that gives clean water to families in Africa. 

We should all start to help pitch in and give to the less fortunate. Some of us need to stop watching their flat screen T.V and give to others.

This year for my thirteenth birthday I gave up one thing I thought I’d never give up when it comes to my birthday. My presents, this year I’m raising money for a foundation called H2O Africa. Instead of my guests bringing presents for me they’re bringing money to donate for the kids in Africa. The money will go to missionaries that travel to Africa and give kids there clean and healthy water.

I think more people should start to participate in more organizations like this because after you help out it feels so good to know that you just helped save a child’s life. Some girls are upset because they can’t get that doll when others are upset because they can’t eat for the next 2 days. Some boys are upset because they can’t get a new skate board when others are upset because they don’t have a home.

If we all gave a small donation every month even once every year we could help change the world. Clothes, food, money, and toothbrushes. Surprisingly just that pair of shoes, just that box of rice would make the child’s week. Why do we waste our time complaining about things we can live without when people are waiting for a drink of water? 

My family has something that is called a sponsor child. A sponsor child is a child you are assigned to and you give them and their family $30 a month to help supply food, shelter, and clothing.

We all need to pitch in to help save the innocent lives of not only children but families. When ever I get the chance to help others I get feeling of accomplishment and proud of myself. I really think it's a big reward anytime you give to others.