It tells a story of sheer determination as Phoenix Jackson makes a long journey into town to get medicine for her chronically ill grandson. ... This shows that her body may be worn out, but the attitude that she takes and desire that she has in order to get the medicine for her grandson are not. ... Eventually Phoenix reaches her destination, and the reason for her mission is clear. ... Phoenix responds with, "No missy, he not dead, he just the same." ... Phoenix Jackson encounters many adversities along her journey, but somehow manages to get through them....

• Word Count: 397
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

I was then scheduled for a cardiologist appointment at the Phoenix Children's Hospital. ... To this day, I still go back to the Phoenix Children's Hospital to receive tests in order to monitor my heart and will have to do so for the rest of my life. ...

• Word Count: 596
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School