The time I got a scar

The time I got a scar

When my mum was pregnant with me, she had chickenpox and while I was inside her womb, I was infected with it. That’s why I was born with one blind eye. I always have a hard time straightening my head because I need to use my good eye. 

But good news is, the doctors can fix it. Although it will always be blind, they can do something to make it open. I just need to decide when I want to do it. I think I will do it when I’m 16 or older. I want to do it at 16 or 18 years old because I can get really nervous.

I am happy that my friends and the kids in my school don't think any less of me. My family also says that I am extra special because I can do whatever anyone else can do, sometimes even more. 

I think other kids like me can do anything. You just need to be confident and proud of yourself. With me, I want to be a basketball player so I can get stronger and better just like other kids are.

Having one blind eye is not too bad. If you think of it, it could have been worse. That’s why I am still thankful and I’m not gonna let this stop me from following my dreams.