300 word essay

I am 13 years of age , and currently studying in the 7th grade . My mom would often say to me that say she is Mom and Dad . I realize that not only my dad sacrifices by going to war , but so does the family Personally , even I have sacrificed a lot . My dad missing in the front row of the auditorium for my first solo participation in a Christmas musical was definitely a disturbing feeling . I would have loved to see him cheering for me . I missed my Dad when I earned my Black

Belt in Kawedo . I can imagine how proud it would have made him . He even missed my first swim meet

Most importantly , I gave up on my dad holding my hand and telling me that everything will be fine when I had a few setbacks , and was disappointed . I remember running on the football field during half time when it was military appreciation day , and I was alone

In spite of him missing out on all important events of my life , I am extremely proud of him . He serves the nation and sacrifices a lot . It 's a very proud feeling that he fights for my country . When I give up on so many things , he gives up even more . Even he missed on events , which he really wished to be a part of . He missed me crawling , he missed my very first baby steps , he missed the first words I spoke , and he missed my...