PLN 15

In the Denver Posts “Littleton Family Praises Hero Grandpa” by Tom McGee, what matters is putting others before yourself. While visiting his grandson and newborn 3-week old granddaughter Sara Miller, James Lewin was hit by a truck while saving his granddaughters life. James was pushing Sara’s stroller across a crosswalk when a truck came zooming down the rode right at the two. James pushed Sara’s stroller out of the way with all of his might. Sara was pushed out of the way just in time, but her grandfather James was struck by the truck and is now in intensive care. This story matters because it shows an amazing story of a person risking what they have to save another life. I can connect to this story because my motto in life is “I’m third”. This means that God is first, others are second, and I’m third. This is important because I feel that helping another person is the most important thing. Whether it’s giving up your seat at lunch to giving up your life for someone else, they both are great things. This matters to the world because more people are helping others. Our world is full of good people, and when they make these noble actions it encourages others to help others too. Overall what matters the most in the Denver Posts “Littleton Family Praises Hero Grandpa” by Tom McGee, is putting others before you.

PLN 14

In the Nata Village blog “Nata River” what matters the most are all the beneficial ways the Nata River is used. The Nata River is located in the village and has many great uses. The river is a great source of water for many wild animals. Also the river is used as pure entertainment for many children. They enjoy swimming and playing in the calm waters during the hot days in the summer. Also many flamingos migrate to the beautiful water and enjoy its salty water. The reason why this matters the most is because such a small thing can benefit people so much. I can connect to this because I think it is important to make the most out of everything. We should cherish everything that we have. This matters to the world because we waste so much. While us Americans are taking 10 min long showers, children in Africa are struggling to find clean water in order to survive. One day that water will run out and the world will regret those 10 min showers, millions of swimming pools, the sprinklers on all day to make our lawns the green when its raining outside, and all those glasses of water poured and just poured away at restaurants. If the world just used the simple resources then our water would not run out as quickly. Overall what matters the most in the Nata Village blog “Nata River” are all the beneficial ways the Nata River is used.