When I was in the 8th grade in California, a girl named Grace in my
class had a terrible accident. As she was running to the bus in order
not to miss it, she slipped on some ice and fell under the rear wheels
of the bus. She survived the accident, but was paralyzed from the waist
down. I went to see her, in my 13-year- old mind thinking she wouldn't
live normally from then on. Over the years, I moved and didn't think
much about Grace after that. Three years ago, in Florida, my oldest son
was hit by a car while riding his bike, causing a terrible brain injury.
While I was looking after my son, a lady who said she was the hospital's
social worker called. It was a particularly trying day. I burst into
tears for no reason and hung up. A short time later, a beautiful woman,
in a wheelchair, rolled into my son's room with a box of tissues. After
16 years, I still recognized Grace. She smiled, handed me the tissues
and hugged me. I told her who I was, and after we both got through the
shock of that, she began to tell me about her life since we last saw
each other. She had married, had children and got her degree so that she
could smooth the path for those less fortunate than her. She told me
that if there was anything she could give me, it would be hope.
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The passage recounts the author's experience with a classmate named Grace who was paralyzed in an accident during their 8th grade.The author assumed that Grace would not live a normal life after the accident.Years later,the author's son suffered a severe brain injury in a car accident,and while the author was in the hospital,Grace,now a social worker and still in a wheelchair,came to offer support.Grace had gone on to have a fulfilling life,including marriage,children,and a career helping others.She provided hope and comfort to the author during a difficult time,showing that despite her own challenges,she had found a way to thrive and help others.
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