Five Years Later
“Are Ты nervous?” Laura asked as she adjusted Harold’s cap.
“Nah,” Harold answered with a smile. Laura crossed her arms and gave him a look. “Okay, fine!” Harold admitted. “Maybe a little.”
Laura smiled.
“You’ll do fine. Now, go! They’re waiting for you,” she сказал(-а) ushering him toward the stage.
“And now,” сказал(-а) a man at the podium, “our August Martin High School valedictorian of 2020, Harold Chance!”
Harold smiled and waved at the audience in the auditorium as they applauded.
“Thank you, everyone,” he сказал(-а) into the microphone. The audience silenced and clicks of cameras replaced it. “Before I begin, I would like to say that what I’m about to say is something I’ve never told anyone before. Not because it doesn’t matter, but because I was waiting for the right time. I think now is that time.
“Six years ago, I was involved in a motor vehicle accident in Manhattan. And no, not caused by me.” He paused for laughs, and continued when it died back down. “For two weeks, I was barely responsive because of the amount of pain medicines I was given. When I finally came back to full consciousness, I was told there was a twenty percent chance of my walking ever again.
“I was devastated. The doctors offered physical therapy, and I only accepted because my mother and sister begged me to. For almost a year, physical therapy seemed to do nothing. I still couldn’t even pick my foot up off the ground. I thought it was hopeless and was coming close to demanding that therapy be cancelled for good. Then finally, I was sent a sign.
“I’m not going to tell Ты what it was, because sometimes I wonder if I really saw what I thought I saw или if the accident screwed me up worse than I’d thought.” He paused again for laughs. “Either way, I accepted it as a sign because I needed hope. And though I still have to use this blasted crutch, at least I didn’t give up, или I wouldn’t be standing here at all.
“The reason I’m saying this is because I wanted to make this point. Hope is a powerful thing, and if Ты can use this hope to fuel your determination, Ты can do anything. That is why I stand here today, and it can become where Ты all stand tomorrow, или Далее week, или even five years from now. Anyone can turn “what I can’t do” into “what can’t I do.” So, students of August Martin, what I want to advise Ты of today, is to never give up hope. If Ты can believe in hope, then Ты will discover that miracles can really happen.”
The audience applauded and Harold called a powerful, “Thank you, AMHS!” and hobbled offstage with his crutch on his right side.
Laura was still applauding as he came backstage.
“That was an amazing speech, Harold!” she сказал(-а) hugging him. When she pulled away, she said, “You know, Ты can tell me what that sign was. I wouldn’t think you’re crazy.”
Harold smiled and pushed some hair behind her ear.
“Don’t worry about it, Laura. You’re better off not knowing,” he сказал(-а) calmly.
Laura studied him curiously.
“Is everything okay, Harold?” she asked.
Harold laughed.
“I assure you, Laura, everything is just fine.”
Fin.
“Are Ты nervous?” Laura asked as she adjusted Harold’s cap.
“Nah,” Harold answered with a smile. Laura crossed her arms and gave him a look. “Okay, fine!” Harold admitted. “Maybe a little.”
Laura smiled.
“You’ll do fine. Now, go! They’re waiting for you,” she сказал(-а) ushering him toward the stage.
“And now,” сказал(-а) a man at the podium, “our August Martin High School valedictorian of 2020, Harold Chance!”
Harold smiled and waved at the audience in the auditorium as they applauded.
“Thank you, everyone,” he сказал(-а) into the microphone. The audience silenced and clicks of cameras replaced it. “Before I begin, I would like to say that what I’m about to say is something I’ve never told anyone before. Not because it doesn’t matter, but because I was waiting for the right time. I think now is that time.
“Six years ago, I was involved in a motor vehicle accident in Manhattan. And no, not caused by me.” He paused for laughs, and continued when it died back down. “For two weeks, I was barely responsive because of the amount of pain medicines I was given. When I finally came back to full consciousness, I was told there was a twenty percent chance of my walking ever again.
“I was devastated. The doctors offered physical therapy, and I only accepted because my mother and sister begged me to. For almost a year, physical therapy seemed to do nothing. I still couldn’t even pick my foot up off the ground. I thought it was hopeless and was coming close to demanding that therapy be cancelled for good. Then finally, I was sent a sign.
“I’m not going to tell Ты what it was, because sometimes I wonder if I really saw what I thought I saw или if the accident screwed me up worse than I’d thought.” He paused again for laughs. “Either way, I accepted it as a sign because I needed hope. And though I still have to use this blasted crutch, at least I didn’t give up, или I wouldn’t be standing here at all.
“The reason I’m saying this is because I wanted to make this point. Hope is a powerful thing, and if Ты can use this hope to fuel your determination, Ты can do anything. That is why I stand here today, and it can become where Ты all stand tomorrow, или Далее week, или even five years from now. Anyone can turn “what I can’t do” into “what can’t I do.” So, students of August Martin, what I want to advise Ты of today, is to never give up hope. If Ты can believe in hope, then Ты will discover that miracles can really happen.”
The audience applauded and Harold called a powerful, “Thank you, AMHS!” and hobbled offstage with his crutch on his right side.
Laura was still applauding as he came backstage.
“That was an amazing speech, Harold!” she сказал(-а) hugging him. When she pulled away, she said, “You know, Ты can tell me what that sign was. I wouldn’t think you’re crazy.”
Harold smiled and pushed some hair behind her ear.
“Don’t worry about it, Laura. You’re better off not knowing,” he сказал(-а) calmly.
Laura studied him curiously.
“Is everything okay, Harold?” she asked.
Harold laughed.
“I assure you, Laura, everything is just fine.”
Fin.
Private:LET ME GO
Blowhole:why?
Private:because I am missing the LUNACORNS!!!
blowhole:u Любовь the lunacorns? I Любовь the LUNACORNS
Private:NO WAY!
(they'd watched the lunacorns)
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(back at the HQ)
skipper:PRIVATE!!!!!!!!!
Kowalski:guys I have something to say
Rico:what?
Kowalski:I-I-I- Любовь PRIVATE
skipper:what about doris?
Kowalski:I сказал(-а) that to make private jeouls
Skipper:whoa did not see that caming
(at blowhole's lair)
Blowhole:WHY?DID U FORGOT PRISSCES SHARES A LOTS BIRTHDAY
Private:Aww commical
Blowhole:awww Harry potter u suck hope u die in the last movie YEAH VOLDY!
private:Harry potter is amazing
(back at the HQ)
Kowalski:TELL HER RON TELL HER THAT U LOVE-
(skipper slaps Kowalski)
Skipper:Kowalski! Stop watching this Harry potter movies-oh which one are u watching?
Kowalski:deathly hallows part 1
Skipper:oh did u hear that part 2 comes out Далее год
Kowalski:OH YEAH GO HARRY!!!
Rico:.............?
Blowhole:why?
Private:because I am missing the LUNACORNS!!!
blowhole:u Любовь the lunacorns? I Любовь the LUNACORNS
Private:NO WAY!
(they'd watched the lunacorns)
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(back at the HQ)
skipper:PRIVATE!!!!!!!!!
Kowalski:guys I have something to say
Rico:what?
Kowalski:I-I-I- Любовь PRIVATE
skipper:what about doris?
Kowalski:I сказал(-а) that to make private jeouls
Skipper:whoa did not see that caming
(at blowhole's lair)
Blowhole:WHY?DID U FORGOT PRISSCES SHARES A LOTS BIRTHDAY
Private:Aww commical
Blowhole:awww Harry potter u suck hope u die in the last movie YEAH VOLDY!
private:Harry potter is amazing
(back at the HQ)
Kowalski:TELL HER RON TELL HER THAT U LOVE-
(skipper slaps Kowalski)
Skipper:Kowalski! Stop watching this Harry potter movies-oh which one are u watching?
Kowalski:deathly hallows part 1
Skipper:oh did u hear that part 2 comes out Далее год
Kowalski:OH YEAH GO HARRY!!!
Rico:.............?
one night as a storm hit marlene was asleep but mort came in and he could not sleep. marlene remembered a song her mom used to sing to her when she could't sleep so as she put mort on an spare постель, кровати she sang:
go to sleep
rest opon your bed
may this night bring dreams to your head
hear my voice
never let it die
keep this lullaby
soon the sun shall sat on
long it will be till dawn
never from Ты will I be gone
carry on
with this world of fear
now the time is near
peace will soon rain here
as marlene completed the song mort was fast asleep.as she was walking outside she saw skipper
marlene:hey skipper so hows the team?
skipper:marlene theres no time to talk my team сказал(-а) that they heard a girl singing.
marlene:skipper that was me.
skipper:what?!
marlene:mort could't sleep so I just sang a lullaby my mom used to sing and mort was out like a light.
skipper:wow marlene your song lulled privete to sleep.
marlene:huh?
go to sleep
rest opon your bed
may this night bring dreams to your head
hear my voice
never let it die
keep this lullaby
soon the sun shall sat on
long it will be till dawn
never from Ты will I be gone
carry on
with this world of fear
now the time is near
peace will soon rain here
as marlene completed the song mort was fast asleep.as she was walking outside she saw skipper
marlene:hey skipper so hows the team?
skipper:marlene theres no time to talk my team сказал(-а) that they heard a girl singing.
marlene:skipper that was me.
skipper:what?!
marlene:mort could't sleep so I just sang a lullaby my mom used to sing and mort was out like a light.
skipper:wow marlene your song lulled privete to sleep.
marlene:huh?
(at the zoo)
Alex:so came and raise your glass-oh were here
Harry:yeah
Mars:look at the penguins
Skipper:cute and cuddly boys cute and cuddly
Private:skipper look 14 год olds
Kowalski:they may not be insurers
Alex:oh how cute!
Skipper:well hello
Mars:Alex look
Alex:what?
(Harry came with a Rose)
Harry:for u
Alex:aw
Ron:egh
Hermione:RON!
skipper:so there a boyfriend well 2 can play that game
Private:really?
Skipper:agh
Mars:hey look a Пение competen
Alex:here I am once again feeling Остаться в живых but know and then I breath it in to let it go and u don't know where u are know (Alex sang "Make it Shine")
Alex:so came and raise your glass-oh were here
Harry:yeah
Mars:look at the penguins
Skipper:cute and cuddly boys cute and cuddly
Private:skipper look 14 год olds
Kowalski:they may not be insurers
Alex:oh how cute!
Skipper:well hello
Mars:Alex look
Alex:what?
(Harry came with a Rose)
Harry:for u
Alex:aw
Ron:egh
Hermione:RON!
skipper:so there a boyfriend well 2 can play that game
Private:really?
Skipper:agh
Mars:hey look a Пение competen
Alex:here I am once again feeling Остаться в живых but know and then I breath it in to let it go and u don't know where u are know (Alex sang "Make it Shine")
Alex:gee who knew that it was going to be a heat wave
Ron:I did Alex
Alex:then why didn't Ты tell me dude
Harry:alright don't fight
Herimone:just have a nice день and-
Alex:you guys sound a lot like parents
Ron:yep
Harry:just came on and let's go see penguins
Alex:yahhhhh!
(at the пингвин habit)
Ron:why do we have to see stupid penguins
(Alex slaps Ron)
Harry:cause it's her birthday Ron
Ron:when its my birthday we'll do something better
Alex:yeah right I bet you'll have it with pigs oink oink oink oink
Ron:shut up Alex
Alice:no fighting around HERE!
Alex:alright Alice sheesh
Ron:sounds like some one woke up on the wrong side of the bed
(then laugh)
Ron:I did Alex
Alex:then why didn't Ты tell me dude
Harry:alright don't fight
Herimone:just have a nice день and-
Alex:you guys sound a lot like parents
Ron:yep
Harry:just came on and let's go see penguins
Alex:yahhhhh!
(at the пингвин habit)
Ron:why do we have to see stupid penguins
(Alex slaps Ron)
Harry:cause it's her birthday Ron
Ron:when its my birthday we'll do something better
Alex:yeah right I bet you'll have it with pigs oink oink oink oink
Ron:shut up Alex
Alice:no fighting around HERE!
Alex:alright Alice sheesh
Ron:sounds like some one woke up on the wrong side of the bed
(then laugh)