Name: Nhi Tran
SID: 1886824
EMLS 112_Professor Harris
October 17, 2012
My Gratitude
I have lived in the love of my beloveds, who were always by my side when I had difficulties, since I was born. Among my beloveds, there are three people having the strongest influence on my life. My father taught me how to stand up whenever I fell down. My mother always gave me love and encouragement even though I made a lot of mistakes as I was a teenager. Last but not least, my elder sister, my best friend and my only relative in the U.S., was the one who I can ask for advice when I had to make any decision. Without them, I could not become a good person as I am.
The first person who influenced my life is my father. Before becoming a successful businessman, he had been through a lot of difficulties.
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