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Many years ago, my uncle was diagnosised with a terminal heart condition. He was put on permanent disability and was unable to work at a steady job. He would be fine for quite a while, but he would then fall ill suddenly and have to be admitted to the hospital. Although the disease brought him a lot of pain, he was still hopeful. His positive attitude influenced me to be optimistic and kind.
The first impression that my uncle left for people is always amiable and warm. He was about 5 feet 9 inches high and had broad shoulders that I would like to rely on when I was a little girl. My uncle was good looking with his black hair and clear-cut face. He had the most beautiful dark brown eyes I have ever seen. His soft eyes made people feel approachable. Also my uncle always smiled a little and usually had a friendly look on his face. When he laughs, his even teeth would show up. Everybody first knew him would like to be a friend with him. Rather than becoming negative and depressed following his diagnosis, my uncle chose to lead a more active life. He told me that solved the difficult actively better than gave up. Since then, he tried to do something to keep himself busy and decided to volunteer in a local children hospital. My uncle loves children. This was a perfect job for him. At the hospital, he started working with terminally and critically ill children. He would talk to them and play with them. Also he would do arts and crafts with them. Sometimes, he would lose one of his kids. In certain instances, he would tell the grieving parents of these children that he would soon be with their child in heaven and that he would take care of them until they got there. He would also ask the parent if there was a message they would like to send with him for their child. My uncle’s positive attitude seemed to help parents with their grieving. They were able to let go and understand the disease of their kid. Moreover, my uncle is warm-heart. Helping

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