Staff Sgt Nathan: The Story of a Fighter

Staff Sgt Nathan: The Story of a Fighter

When Staff Sgt. Nathan he was diagnosed with leukemia at age 6, he realized that something had happened to him that meant he had restrictions and couldn’t do the things that other six-year-olds were doing, like playing soccer

Rather than becoming depressed about his future, when he was old enough to enlist in the Israeli Defense Force, he was determined to become a combat soldier and would not take “no” for an answer.  This story of determination illustrates how God-given willpower can overcome adversity in whatever form it comes.

Written by Rina Goldhagen

 

 

 

Related Articles

More From Prose

The Missing Yarmulke

Do not be afraid to stand for what you believe in. Never compromise your beliefs.
The Missing Yarmulke

Judy Field Carr - Miss Judy

For thirty years, the Jews of Syria knew that in the free world was a mysterious woman, "Miss…
Judy Field Carr - Miss Judy

Getting Annoyed with God

I was working on an important task on the computer that I needed to complete and then the…
Getting Annoyed with God

False Assurance

It was rainy weather for days but since the rain itself wasn’t very heavy I felt I could stay…
False Assurance

Clifford Goldstein

Clifford Goldstein will tell you that his family tree is full of typewriters, pens, and books.…
Clifford Goldstein

Hidden Blessings

When my family moved we picked a house surrounded by some trees. The trees along one side of…
Hidden Blessings

Doug Bachelor

Doug Batchelor might be the richest caveman to have ever lived. His mother was a Jewish actress…
Doug Bachelor

My Rabbi's Tie

I was searching for something to give my Rabbi and his wife. I loved them very much so I just…
My Rabbi's Tie

The Bar Mitzvah Boys

Bobby and I were friends for as long as I can remember. We not only had a bond of close…
The Bar Mitzvah Boys

East 105th Street

I grew up on East 105th Street, in Cleveland, Ohio. I went to Gracemont Elementary school. My…
East 105th Street

Ben Blatt

en Blatt was a driver for a large company. He worked hard, delivered his packages on time, was…
Ben Blatt

Unfaithfully Yours

Emily, my closest friend from high school was voted the one most likely to succeed at…
Unfaithfully Yours

New Beginnings

“Why don’t you like me?” questioned Lois’s house guest.
New Beginnings

The Kinsmen Cowboys

As I was growing up I’d always heard about the Lower East Side of New York City. I grew up in…
The Kinsmen Cowboys

A Reason to Praise God

Why praise God? The same answer kept coming into my mind: praise God for the work that He has…
A Reason to Praise God

What Ever Happened to Judy

Have you sometimes wondered what happened to friends that you grew up with? I have, we all have.
What Ever Happened to Judy

My Cousin the Medic

I knew my cousin the medic when I was a teenager. His American name was Lester, but his…
My Cousin the Medic

Publish the Menu module to "offcanvas" position. Here you can publish other modules as well.
Learn More.