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| Student Doan Gia Khanh was happy after the exam at Nguyen Hue Secondary School Examination Council. |
After completing the Literature exam on the morning of June 25, Doan Gia Khanh happily shared: “Today’s topic is about the role of youth, prose works about war – coincidentally, it is exactly the type of question we learned right from lesson 1 in the textbook. Seeing this type of question again in the exam makes me very happy. However, getting a high score is not easy, the questions are clearly classified, requiring deep understanding of the lesson and sharp writing.”
No one would have thought that this radiant girl had suffered dozens of broken bones, had difficulty moving, and now had to rely on her younger brother to carry her on his back to the exam room. But because of that, every step she took on her learning journey was even more precious.
During the 12 years of schooling, Khanh has never asked for a reduction in his grades or for bonus points. He attends school regularly, participates in study groups, and completes his homework like any other student – the only difference is that each class is a physical and mental “uphill climb”.
Outside the exam room, Khanh’s younger brother was quietly waiting for her since early morning. He shared: “Every time my sister is in pain, she still holds the computer to draw. She wants to study graphic design, draw games and make cartoon characters. She said that when she draws, she no longer feels pain.”
That dream is the motivation for Khanh to fight against the disease. Although his body is fragile as crystal, his soul is incredibly vibrant. He teaches himself software and creates fictional characters in his rich imagination. He once drew a warrior character with “broken wings but not fallen” – as a way to talk about himself.
Khanh's story has touched the hearts of many people. Volunteer Le Khac Nguyen Khang (student of Tran Phu High School) shared: "When I saw my younger brother carrying his sister into the exam room, I was very touched. She was light, small but strong. I really admired her. While many students complained about the difficult exam questions and the hot weather, Khanh quietly took the exam like a warrior."
At Nguyen Hue exam site, Ms. Vuong Thi Thu Hien - exam supervisor - said: "Right before the exam, we prepared to support Khanh. But the surprising thing is that she did not show any weakness. She confidently entered the exam room, did the test seriously, and always maintained her politeness and optimism. A student like that makes us believe that all limits are relative, but human willpower is limitless."
At Phan Chau Trinh High School, Khanh was a name loved by many teachers and friends. Khanh's Literature teacher once said: "She is small, quiet and modest, but every time she writes, she is sharp and sincere. Once she wrote: 'I know I can't go fast, but I can go to the end if I don't stop'. That is a sentence that I will always remember."
Every year, the graduation exam still comes, bringing with it pressure, anxiety, and countless stories. But amidst those “normal” things, the image of a little girl with brittle bones being carried into the exam room becomes an unusual symbol – of will, of dreams, and of family love.
Khanh doesn’t choose to complain. She chooses to live positively, study hard, and dream big. She doesn’t want anyone to pity her, she just wants to be seen as a normal student – to take exams, to draw, to live life to the fullest.
The graduation exam is just a milestone in a long journey, but for Khanh, it is a big step forward in courage. Despite the pain, she still brings a lesson for all of us: that everyone has a pair of wings – not in their feet, but in their will. And if you really want to fly, no disease can stop you.
KHUE TRUNG
Source: https://baodanang.vn/xa-hoi/202506/co-be-xuong-thuy-tinh-va-hanh-trinh-di-thi-4010726/
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