My Hero

The night of April 16th my great grandmother Helen passed away in her sleep. I was very close to her and terrified this would happen while I was on the ship. She was 97 and 3/4 years old. Yes we expected it would happen soon, yes she is no longer in pain and yes she is happier now. All of that doesn't change the fact that I will miss her greatly. She has been a part of our family for a very long time. She was our family matriarch and now that she is gone, there is a void. She was my hero. She was the one who inspired me to do better and be better.

I want the world to stop right now and remember her. I'm sure that's how every one feels when a loved one dies. There are so many things to do before I get to say good bye. What will happen once I do? Will I forget her? I doubt it. Will I live my life differently? I don't know.

All I know is this, today I have to get my scholarship over nighted to Virginia. I also have to reschedule and cancel many commitments I had made. I have to go home. I have to be with my family. I have to say good bye. After that, I know the world will continue marching on and embarkation day will arrive. I'll go on this trip and GG will be watching me protecting me and guiding me.

I love you GG. I am so happy that you aren't in pain any more and that you have been reunited with the people you lost. I know you're laughing and smiling with them now. We miss you and we love you.

Rest in Peace.                                Me and GG at my last orchestra concert