My dad is there for me in so many ways. When I have a game, he is always trying to be there at all costs. He is always working hard and builds things for us. My dad does so much for me and never gets the credit he deserves. Sometimes I get mad at him, but he quickly forgives me. He works on cars and his back always hurts, but when I want to do something, he is always willing to take me anywhere that I want.

This story is part of a series of articles from Michael Grindstaff’s Language Arts Class at Elizabethton High School.

Students were asked to write about inspirational people in their lives. The Elizabethton Star is proud to share these with our readers.