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Demetra Wilburn

of the storm and rain, heartache and
Overcomer it through, I didn’t lose.” She is a
pain, I'm still alive declaring, I made

living example of this song. Despite
the amputation, making it hard to
move around, she tries to attend
as many games and performances
of mine as possible, showing her
by Brieyanah Session support and love.

Being a senior in high school, there
y grandmother, have been so many opportunities
Demetra Wilburn, and requirements this year, which is
Mis one of my both wonderful and overwhelming.
greatest inspirations because My grandmother has been right by
she never gives up, and she my side, helping me make important
is one of my biggest support decisions and helping me with my
systems. She has endured FAFSA and planning my future. I’m
many obstacles throughout excited for what life has to offer in
her life, and her positive the coming years, but I know life
attitude and perseverance will not always be what I want it
are incredible examples to be. With my grandmother as my
to me and my siblings. example, I am confident I will be
She has endured several able to overcome any obstacles and
heart attacks and cardiac be grateful for my blessings.
procedures, even the great
loss of her husband and other close family members, and
yet she never fails to stay positive and focus on others.
She teaches love and support to her seven grandchildren
and great-grandchild, making sure she creates family
memories, planning Christmas and family reunions.
In March of 2020, my grandmother had her right leg
amputated. This was during the Covid-19 crisis, so we
could not be with her; however, she persevered and is
grateful she made it through. One of her favorite songs is
“My Testimony”, by Marvin Sapp, which states, “In spite

Article Submitted by
Brieyanah Session TALKINGTON

Brieyanah Session is a Senior
at Talkington School for Young
Women Leaders. Her guardian is
Betty Hereford. Brieyanah likes to
play the piano and sing. She is a
cheerleader at school and sings in
a church choir outside of school.
After high school, she wants to
attend college, major in music
education, and become a music
teacher.

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