Rocio
The interview was with Ron Maxey.
Memory and perception of the past is never accurate. Based on that premise, I will proceed. The information I’ve chosen to share is only a little bit of what he has told me.
I interviewed one of the school employees. Ron Maxey and I have seen each other many times. He has known my family since I was in elementary school. Since I entered high school, we have spoken many times. He has provided me with information about some aspects of his life. He was gracious enough to allow me to interview him for my assignment.
He told me he has had a great life, but it has been a magnificent struggle. The magnificent struggle started at birth.
Birth
His twin brother was born 50 minutes to an hour before he was. His hands were interlaced behind his head, and it was difficult for the delivery to occur. He said he could break one of his arms, but his mother said no, and she suffered for another hour. It was made manifest that he had another problem. his body was black and blue. There were many reasons for the condition to occur, but he did not specify.
Childhood
Another near-death experience came at age six. All the big boys sat on the sides of the pickup truck. Ron says to himself “if they sit on the sides, so will I.” As Ron’s older brother (the driver of the pickup) makes a sharp left turn into the 1,000 yards driveway Ron falls out on his head. The
High school was a disaster. Recalling high school experience, Ron says it kept repeating the same information he had in elementary school. That may or may not be true and recalling or memory of the past is never truly accurate. Regardless of the inaccuracy or accuracy of the memory, the first couple of years of college were difficult because Ron had lost some his skills.
At least it seemed. Missing 60 days in the Freshman year of high school probably did not help.
What Ron learned
- To live in a family.
- To eat and drink.
- To observe.
- To work
- He had been blessed
- He was alive and healthy
19-30
The years between ages 19 and 30 were filled with experiences and activities related to transition from childhood to adulthood. The transition was also part of the magnificent struggle. There were financial challenges in seeking and securing employment. Those financial challenges also extended to educational pursuits.
What Ron learned
- To work in adult employment
- Survive in the college/university
- Relate in an adult environment
- To depend on himself independently
30-50
These years were filled with work, education and many special relationships. Ron did not delve into the nature of those relationships. During our conversations, his comments about. relationships seem to be that he wanted to help people become the best they can be. It wasn’t so important where people were or had been, but what they have begun. He stressed that on a daily basis, we should be involved in correcting the things that we have done that needed to be corrected. He also said that we should celebrate the things that we had done well. Most importantly, was that we should carry with us an attitude of gratitude.
He seemed to be a philosopher. When asked if he was a philosopher, he replied, “I think we all are philosophers, but only some of us realize it.” He also expressed that we are to make our own decisions, and our ultimate destiny depends on it.
He learned to ask questions.
He learned to analyze information thoughtfully.
1. Move Toward the Light.
2. You Are Better Than You Think.
3. Learn to Love God and Your Neighbor.
4. Conflict Is Inevitable and Contention Is a Choice.
5. Our Heavenly Father Is a God of New Beginnings.
Rich is good – Wise is Better. Rich and wise is Best.
In conclusion and retrospect
In retrospect, I think that he must have been a dedicated teacher. What I’ve seen over the years, I know that he’s not just concerned about himself. His attitude about and his treatment of others Is exemplary. I am also pleased with who I chose to interview for this assignment.