This is a personal narrative by a student, Kyan A. Dimakiling, for a theology class. It traces key life events and reflects on how they shaped identity, faith, and resilience.
This document is a personal timeline and reflection written by a student for a theology class. It traces the author's life from birth in 2008 through high school graduation and the start of college, focusing on how experiences shaped identity, faith, and resilience.
The narrative begins with early childhood, including living in Singapore, starting Kumon at age three, and the influence of parents as first teachers. It then moves to elementary years, where the author discovered a love for reading and formed lasting friendships.
A significant section covers the loss of a grandmother and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, which forced isolation and prompted questions about life, death, and faith. The author describes clinging to hope during uncertainty and learning that faith involves trust without complete answers.
Later sections address the return to normalcy in 2022, the challenges of the CETS season, and a research project called RapunZpill that became a passion. The author reflects on the strength found in community and the importance of reaching out for support.
The timeline concludes with high school graduation in 2026 and the start of college, acknowledging the anxiety of new beginnings while expressing hope and trust that things will fall into place. The document is a personal reflection on growth, faith, and the role of community.