<p>The prompt is as follows:
Describe a circumstance, obstacle, or conflict in your life, and the skills and resources you used to resolve it. Did it change you? If so, how?</p>
<p>and here is what I wrote:</p>
<p>Throughout life, everyone is forced to encounter obstacles that may seem impossible to overcome, but it’s how we handle these hardships that define us.
Recently, I encountered the most difficult obstacle that I have faced so far in my lifetime. Over the course of one agonizing week, I witnessed my big, beautiful, bloodhound transform from a healthy, nine year old puppy-at-heart, to a sick, dying, elder canine that was so weak he couldn’t bear to balance his head for more than thirty seconds at a time. Having to watch my dog, my companion, go through this tragedy was the worst sadness and fear I have ever felt. He seized up to six times a day and whimpered in pain during the night, and the most heart-breaking part of it was that we couldn’t determine the cause, or more importantly, the solution. Our only possible resource was to seek professional veterinary care to find out his diagnosis and fate. When one vet seized to thoroughly assist us in determining the problem, we transferred our dog to a vet that ran various tests to offer us a proper diagnosis. After a multitude of possibilities, we were informed that Sampson was carrying Lyme disease and would most likely make a full recovery when prescribed the correct medication. After being fully treated over a course of four weeks, my family was blessed with a healthier, happier dog than before.
Though Sampson pulled through this horrible week, I still can’t help but constantly relive those defining moments where I thought I was looking into my best friends eyes for the last time. I truly believe that in this week, I witnessed a miracle that came from a higher power. I found myself in a constant stream of prayer as the time progressed and it helped me find faith in my religion that I had never previously found. I felt a greater and deeper appreciation for life and the after life that we will all inevitable face one day. I was also exposed to the unique, personal bond that people share with their canines. Pets are the epitome of human innocence where we just want to care for something that will in return, provide us with unconditional love and companionship.</p>
<p>Is it okay or should I find a new topic? This really was probably the most difficult thing i've experienced, but I could only cover so much of it in this essay.</p>