 We all have stories. Over the course of the near-eighteen years I've been an educator, I've been exposed to all kinds of stories. Whether the stories are sad and depressing or upbeat and inspirational, I find each and every story special. This year, though, I'm especially encouraged by one of our very own - Mr. Carson Chapman.
Take a second and read this week's St. Jude Patient spotlight. After reading this article, comment by answering the following: What inspires you?
69 Comments
Kaitlyn Stewart
3/19/2014 01:24:55 am
My personal story has not always been one to exhibit "lolipops and rainbows." I am always inspired greatly by the people that have been in similar situations such as mine, but have been able to prosper through faith. I also strive to help others with my testemony and the story of my life, leading to where I am today.
Liz
3/19/2014 06:18:22 am
I am inspired by coaches, Mark Kennedy my soccer coach he has shown me how soccer relates to the real world to make you a better person. How putting in the work is difficult but it will pay off in the long run. I am also inspired by others and the things they do. They show me that people can make a change and that you always must keep pushing. When someone out works me it motivates me to do better and to give the next try all that I have.
Austin
3/19/2014 01:26:27 am
I am inspired by my coaches because they teach me self discipline, control,and self confidence.
JJJEEERRREEEMMMYYY
3/19/2014 01:28:02 am
I'm inspired by the people that are better than me.
Whitney
3/19/2014 01:29:23 am
I am inspired by my teachers and my family.
McKenna
3/19/2014 01:30:11 am
What inspires me most is to see people such as Carson not giving up. He's realized how much of an impact cancer has made on his life, but he's getting stronger everyday and not giving up. It makes me realize that anything is possible if you set your mind to it. I am always inspired by the people who try and try and succeed in the end.
clayton
3/19/2014 01:33:08 am
Im inspired by people who dont give up, wont give up, and never will give up. If everyone was like carson i think the world would be a beter place.
seth
3/19/2014 01:33:08 am
I am inspired by my family and coaches.
ANNA BETH CARTER
3/19/2014 01:34:07 am
what inspires me is people who have to go through hard times but make something positive out of what they've been through.
Garrett D
3/19/2014 01:34:57 am
Everytime I read or hear a story like this i'm inspired. Some people have to go through some tremendously hard things in life but what inspires me is that they never give up.
nick
3/19/2014 01:35:54 am
i am inspired by the people who have been through bad times and have found a was to get out and those who insire others to make the right decisions
jake
3/19/2014 01:36:08 am
My friends and family inspire me.
Alyssa
3/19/2014 01:37:22 am
What inspires me is when people are going through something really hard or like a bad sickness then they just believe in their self and get past it most of the time! 3/19/2014 01:37:40 am
The thing that inspires me the most is when people actually are wise about something or about life in general, (grandparents). Or, people who have gone through a life-changing experience and can keep positive.
Morgun
3/19/2014 01:38:01 am
What inspires me is the people that are always trying their best in life, and never give up on the things they are trying to move forward to receive.
damien.
3/19/2014 01:39:28 am
i am inspierd by mrs barrett by my friends and by my parents they all tell me to keep trying and to never give up on my dreams
brizzeyyyyyyyyyyyy
3/19/2014 01:39:35 am
I am mainly inspired by my mom and my amazing cousin, Adrianne. They are both two of the women I know.
JOHNNY B.
3/19/2014 01:39:48 am
Like Clayton said, I to am inspired by people that never give up and will never give up. That is what I based my life on.:-]
Olivia
3/19/2014 01:45:31 am
Who inspires me is my family..
Brianna
3/19/2014 01:51:15 am
Who inspires me is my friends and family, also people who never give up and who keeps on trying.
Kaylee
3/19/2014 03:53:31 am
Something that inspires me greatly is the fact that people fight for what they love, no matter what. (And music.)
Garrison Capps
3/19/2014 03:54:29 am
I am inspired by the people who keep on trying a do their best no matter what. If they are the best or the worst, if they put all their effort into whatever they are doing they inspire me
Victor
3/19/2014 03:54:54 am
I'm inspired by my parents, peers, and teachers. I usually like to rise up to expectations and exceed them. Although it seems very cleche, I'm also inspired by idol Saul "Canelo" Alvarez. He's a young boxer on the rise giving all of his respect to his home country: Mexico.
Jorge
3/19/2014 03:57:02 am
What inspires me is when people look at everything in a positive way instead of being negative.
Carson C
3/19/2014 03:57:56 am
I am insprired by Payton Dawson. She was diagnosed with ALL Leukemia, like me, when she was 2 years old. In Novmember of 2012, Payton completed her last round of chemotheropy and I had the privilege of being there that day. She insipres me everyday because she is a daily reminder that if a toddler can overcome this diesease, I know I can.
Ali
3/19/2014 03:59:16 am
I am inspired by my friends and family.
taila
3/19/2014 03:59:27 am
My coach Ashton inspires me. She has got me far in diskis. When I first started I wasnt like I wanted to be. After a while she showed me a spin that I absolutly love. She also inspires me because she gpt 1st in regionals and got 4th in state. Thats how I want to be!!
Briana H
3/19/2014 04:00:01 am
My family inspires me the most.
Big Bee ;)
3/19/2014 04:03:08 am
I am inspired by many people who stay optimistic and go through hardships and learn to be humble and blessed and do not take anything for granted. I am also inspired by many people who make best of their circumstance.
TH
3/19/2014 04:04:31 am
What inspires me the most is my dad. He works harder than anyone I know and he is a singal dad with two kids and has a prostheic leg and it kills him every day to do the hard job he does. The main reason he inspires me is because he does not give up he keeps going with no help.
Alexis I.
3/19/2014 04:05:50 am
Who inspires me is my friends and my mom their always there for me when I need them and they keep me moving foward.
A'Vion
3/19/2014 04:06:30 am
I am inspried by Ali and Morgan
kensie.
3/19/2014 04:10:11 am
Stories like this inspire me. People that never give up and keep trying. ♥
Dakota
3/19/2014 04:10:29 am
i'm inspires by everyones hopes and dreams. because it helps me meet my goals.
cammmmm
3/19/2014 04:16:50 am
I am inspired by my great grandma parks. She is 96 and is a fighter everyday. She exercises every morning, goes to church on sunday, and lives by herself. She was an educator all her life. She is very well known because of it. She is the most independent, supportive, religious, insperation to not only me but everyone she meets. She is always giving to others in need at any chance she gets. In elementary she would donate to me and my brothers language classes.Then when shes not helping the community she is helping her family. Shes 96 and still calls all of her famimly when she sees bad weather on the news. She is the strongest women i know and is my insperation, I want to be just like her when i grow up. <3
Ty Stom
3/19/2014 04:17:20 am
The people who inspire me the most is my parents and grand parents. They are all so supportive of me, and cheer for everything I do.
Morgannn♥
3/19/2014 04:25:33 am
My friends and family inspire me.
Bryce
3/19/2014 04:30:27 am
The person that inspires the most, is my mom. She was there for me when my father wasn't. My father left when I was two, so from there on my mom cared for me, and still does to this day. If it wasn't for her I don't know where I would be. I still think though that my dad leaving also made me who I am today.
christian harris
3/19/2014 05:51:23 am
The people that inspires me is my family, and other people that cheer me on. 3/19/2014 06:12:28 am
I am inspired by Kevin Durant because even while surrounded by people that aren't Chirstians, and some are even the exact opposite of Christians, Kevin is able to be strong in his faith and even carries a Bible around with him everywhere.
canaan
3/19/2014 06:12:43 am
I'm inspired by my family,friends, and church family. They all help me a lot.
Ezra
3/19/2014 06:12:53 am
I am inspired by all the men and women who valiantly serve our country and protect our freedom. Without them, we wouldn't have the freedom we know and appreciate. They are truly my inspirations.
Justin
3/19/2014 06:12:59 am
I am inspired by indie game developers who even through tough times tray to make the best games possible.
Faith
3/19/2014 06:14:20 am
Weirdly enough, I'm inspired by negative things. You know when you look at something as say,"I don't want to be like that." That's what inspires me. The drive of not ending up a certain way.
Holly H.
3/19/2014 06:14:35 am
I am inspired by two types of people:
Suzanna
3/19/2014 06:16:22 am
There is not a specific type of person who inspires me. The ones who strive to make a change in the world and in their-selves are the ones who truly inspire me. Its not a specific deed or doing either... its just willing to make a difference and make the most with what you have.
Audrey
3/19/2014 06:17:08 am
I'm inspired by almost everything. Everday i see people helping eachother out and striving for the best. I am inspired by a person's love and compassion for others. I am also inspired by the simple things in life, like the sun. It somehow keeps our entire planet in orbit but can help grow a small tree like it has nothing else to do. Nature inspires me. Everything works together to create equalibrium. My last inspiration is my faith.
Emily
3/19/2014 06:17:37 am
People that are able to go on with life even while going through a hard time are the people that inspire me. Especially the one's who go on to try and make other's happy instead of thinking of their own happiness.
Jade
3/19/2014 06:18:01 am
I am inspired by the people that come from a bad background and overcome the challenges and do something great. The people that are underdogs inspire me the most because they normally end up doing something great with their life. The people that have just showed up and done something great and overcome all of the odds just to prove somebody wrong or follow their dreams.
Marshall
3/19/2014 06:18:36 am
I am inspired by people who do the same activity or sport as me and are really good at it. It makes me ponder how good I could really be. This motivates me to practice as well.
Claire
3/19/2014 06:18:41 am
I'm inspired by seeing and hearing about people in terrible situations somehow making the best of it and overcoming their problems. Seeing people with so many challenges doing so much makes me think of what I can do with all the wonderfull provisions I have in my life.
Michael Okuda
3/19/2014 06:18:47 am
I'm inspired by those who have a steadfastness in faith and standards. They set an example for me.
Madison H.
3/19/2014 06:19:16 am
I am inspired by my family and friends.
Lexie L
3/19/2014 06:19:25 am
I am inspired by my dad, he works hard and keeps his faith strong. During tough times he keeps a positive attitude, and he reassures me that everything will be okay. I hope to be like him when i'm older.
Tyler
3/19/2014 06:19:58 am
I'm inspired by every day little acts of kindness and courtesy such as someone helping someone else pick up there books or helping them off the ground. These simple things are what remind us that the world is still filled with good, inspiring people.
Sarah
3/19/2014 06:20:04 am
I'm inspired by the hope of those who appear hopeless. Those who keep trying even though their efforts seem wasted. The hope that they can overcome the obstacle keeps me humble.
Patience
3/19/2014 06:21:17 am
I am inspired by the people who always try their best. The ones who help others. The ones who have struggled through hardships and survived. People who care about the small things in life. Most of all, my parents inspire me because they have been through hardships that I can't even fathom but they made the best of everything and never gave up.
Xavier Brown
3/19/2014 06:21:26 am
I'm inspired people who make mistakes and learn from those mistakes without complaining or gloating about it.
Hannah
3/19/2014 06:21:38 am
My mom inspires me to take school seriously and make good grades. Professional soccer players and my coach inspire me to try hard at practice and games.
Gabby
3/19/2014 06:21:38 am
I'm inspired by people who even though are in bad situation, they don't give up hope and they won't back down.
Eleri
3/19/2014 06:22:57 am
I am inspried by my little brother Sinjin. He has been through so much in his life for only being 6 years old yet he wakes up every morning with a smile on his face.
Katie
3/19/2014 06:25:53 am
I am inspired by the type of people who persevere through anything, people who are good at things I'm not, and specific people like my parents and other extended family.
Avery
3/19/2014 06:27:20 am
Like Tyler, I am also inspired by random acts of kindness. Sometimes the little things are the ones that mean the most. I know from experience that when you're having a bad day even something as simple as a high five in the hallway can make your day a whole lot better.
Taxanahahahaha
3/19/2014 06:28:08 am
I am mostly inspired by art and music that I find to be beautiful. When I listen to one of my favorite bands, watch a life changing movie, read an awesome book, or even see one of my friends super cool drawings, I cannot ignore the overwhelming feeling to CREATE. 3/19/2014 06:28:13 am
My family has always kept me inspired to do what interests me. Without them, I wouldn't have the confidence to pursue my dreams.
Lee
3/19/2014 06:29:33 am
I'm inspired by the hatred thrown my way everyday to be a nice person. Feeling that hatred from my family has taught me what it feels like so I am inspired to do the opposite of what my relatives have done. 3/19/2014 06:30:53 am
I'm inspired by all my friends. They keep me up every day and alway make me feel better when i'm down.
Elena Dinh
3/20/2014 01:46:18 am
I am inspired my my mom. She is the strongest mother I know. She is my rock and she always knows whats best for my brother and I. She could of easily gave up on my brother and I but she didn't, she stayed strong and told us things are going to be okay. She is the reason I am who I am to this day. I don't see how she did it, but she stayed positive through out everything she went through. She is the women I hope to be like when I grow up.
stephen wells
12/10/2014 02:25:16 am
That had to be something to go through i remember Mrs.Chapman talking about it back in 5th grade and its amazing on how he faught through it to be here today Leave a Reply. |
Kimberly Barrett, NBCT, Bachelor of Arts of English, Murray State University, 1996, Master's Degree in English, MSU, 2004Blessed to teach since 1996, I spend my days doing exactly what I've always wanted to do . . . TEACH. I'm married to the sweetest man alive, Tim, and we have two beautiful babies, Marlee Rose and Beau Wilson. Archives
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