Ryan, Ryan, Ryan is all that rings in my ear when I hear the word perfect. He is 25 years old and is my oldest brother. He is happily married to an amazing women, Whitney, and has a beyond beautiful daughter, Jadyn, who is one. Yes, no one is perfect and obviously my brother is not but I believe that he comes pretty close to it.
Ever since I was little I have always looked up to him and not just because of our difference in height. He has been a role model to me in many aspects of his life. Not only is he naturally intelligent, but he has strong work ethic. He is a motivated student, a loving and supportive brother, and an obedient son.
He graduated from BYU two years ago and is currently attending UTMB Medical School in Galveston, Texas. He has always made a 4.0 and can ace a test from reading over the material once. His photographic memory was something I was not blessed with. Besides playfully suffocating me in blankets when I was younger, I have loved the way he has always treated me. He never fails to show his endless love for our family. He obeys my parents, and was not one to get grounded or try out the whole “rebellious” stage. I have always strived to be like him in everything that I do, especially in school. I am taking anatomy (which he was a T.A. for and made a high A in the class) and every time I go in to take a test I think of him. He is my inspiration and motivation to do well in the class.
I often times find myself comparing myself to him which can have a negative outcome when I don’t do as well as he did. I remember so clearly when he sent me a text the other day saying “I am so proud of you Kenna”. Those seven simple words that formed this sentence brought the widest grin to my face. Reading that text made me feel so loved and supported because it was from my older brother who is such a great example to me. His text meant the world to me because he wasn’t saying he was proud of me just for my anatomy grades, but for everything I have done in different areas of my life. I don’t think he realized the affect that the text had on me, and I don’t know if he ever will. All that matters is the feeling I have when I think of him and how much he is proud of me. What he may not know is I am so proud of HIM and all of HIS accomplishments.
I really enjoyed getting to know your brother through this post, and especially through your perspective. I bet he would like to hear this from you, if you haven't ever shared it before! I also like that you brought up the possible negative outcomes of comparing yourself to all his positive qualities; it is important for us to remember that we are all individuals with our own qualities, and too often we compare our weaknesses to other people's strengths.
ReplyDeleteI love that you are able to find so much good in others. This is such a good quality to have. Although, it hard sometimes because we are all so quick to compare ourselves to others. Just so you know I think you so smart and sweet!! I have also loved getting to know you in class and through these bloggs
ReplyDeleteThank you Mrs. Roper and Dana! That means a lot to me Dana, you are seriously so sweet also! I am so glad I have had the chance to get to know you! You truly are an amazing person!
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