The definition of community has evolved (升华) for me from childhood to the young adult I am now. My mom was born in America but both her parents were from the Bahamas. It was their1to take care of the elderly and the sick. And my mom has2me to be caring to those around us because we're all a part of the "community", an3of family.
When I was 9 years old, my family moved to Cape Coral, Florida. Both mom and dad worked full-time, so they registered me to4in an after-school program at the Youth Center. Youth counselors (辅导员) would help me with my homework and play games with me and this was where my5took root. Community service started with me6at the Youth Center.
Then7struck at home. My grandmother had to have heart surgery and needed hospital treatment. This experience brought me to8at Cape Coral Hospital. I asked if I could learn from the9 how to give my grandma her medicine and it started here.
I loved being at Cape Coral Hospital. I would bring paperwork to other doctors, bring food to the patients, and make sure the patients were10. I would help direct visitors to see patients. I would always tell what would11the patients up because I had built a relationship with them and their loved ones. I grew to feel the hospital was a part of my12.
After volunteering at the Youth Center and at the Hospital, I've learned that people become sort of an extended family when you13them. Now I am more14of those close to me, neighbors and even15who share my resources.
