It Is My Name

They called the wind Marriah. I grew up having people ask me what my name was, and when I would tell them, Marriah, they would start singing the song, "They call the wind Marriah".
On March first, 1995, I was brought into this world and given the name Marriah Brezlynn Brooksby. My name is important to me, because it's one of a kind, and not like anyone elses. When people hear my name, I want them to think of me as someone who is respectful of others, a good friend, trustworthy, honest, and just overall a fun person to be around.
I had a really scary thing happen to me a year ago. I went in for surgery and what was supposed to be five days in the hospital, turned out to be thirty days. The experiences I had in there, made me who I am today. I wasn't able to talk for a month, walk for a month, and I also died and came back to life. I'm so grateful for the breath of life. Many people came to see me, including my sister, who sang to me while my family and friends were right there. So many people were there to help me at that time, and I want to be known as the type of person that can give service to others, like they did for me. I hope when people hear Marriah Brezlynn Brooksby, they will think of me as that type of person now, and will throughout my lifetime.