Derrick's Magazine 1 1 | Page 5

  and  he  would  be  waiting  for  me  at  the  school.  I  stumbled  down  the  hill  to  the  bus  and  I   couldn’t  stop  and  just  as  I  was  about  to  hit  it  Mrs.  Gruman  caught  me.  I  remember  how  good  of   coaches  they  were  and  how  good  of  a  friend  Zach  was  by  keeping  me  awake  on  the  bus  ride   home.  Everyone  then  began  to  sing  Happy  Birthday  to  me  on  the  bus  ride  home,  which  was   one  of  the  most  special  moments  of  my  life  and  the  only  positive  thing  that  came  out  of  that   day.     When  I  arrived  to  the  hospital  they  confirmed  that  I  had  suffered  heat  exhaustion  and  a   mini  heat  stroke,  which  if  more  serious  could  kill  you.  I  suffered  through  two  hours  of  needles   being  poked  into  me  pumping  fluids  back  into  my  body.  When  I  arrived  home  I  was  just  glad  it   was  all  over  and  slept  well  that  night.     I  learned  from  this  experience  that  I  am  not  invincible  and  not  to  take  my  health  for   granted.  I  also  learned  that  I  have  great  friends  and  family  and  every  day  I  bring  a  water  bottle   with  me  to  school  since  that  day  has  happened.  Just  yesterday  my  parents  received  a  bill  from   the  hospital  after  my  two-­‐hour  visit.  $750,  it  was  not  a  cheap  visit.       5   5.