Fight Song

Chapter One

Beyond those clouds, is a place waiting for my arrival. I, however, never pictured my life like this. But I will start from the beginning. My name is April Matthews. I am sixteen years old. Those who may know me knows my daily struggle. That struggle which caused pain. So much pain for me and pain for those who I love. Why it happend? Just might be a mystery. Age six I grew sick. So sick it just wasn't a stomach bug or poisoning. It was cancer. My parents. They were scared. Their first and only child has cancer. My grandparents were scared as well. Me. I was thinking that my life could end in a second. Scientifically if the cancer were to spead then that is possible. My hair was not a thought in my mind. I lost all of it. It started growing back two years ago. People starred at me. But they don't know my story. It wasn't my choice. Like everyone else. I knew I was different. No one could change that, and I didn't want too. Growing up to where I am now, I wouldn't change a thing. My dad was always angry. Angry with 'the big guy' for giving me this disease. My mom, she makes sure I have the best life possible. Sometimes I hear her cry and ask "Why?" And barry her head into hands. It kills me to know I can't stop it. After all the treatments they managed to stop the cancer from spreading. Once I was diagnosed with cancer I missed a lot of school and then started homeschooling. Now that the cancer is slowed down for now I am enrolled in a public school. When my parents and I went to the school over the summer I got to meet the staff and got to know them. In case if soemthing happens during school. My mom explained signs that I may not be feeling good or when to start worrying. It was suggested by my doctor and to give my mom a little more comfort. My dad hasn't shared his opinion about me going to school. Since I was little I am able to understand things easier than most people. Especially since I was in a hospital for most of my childhood. I picked up on things and got more curious about the medical field. But with school coming up I have something other than thinking about things that I shouldn't. Tomorrow is the first day of my life.