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know why he was following her. The me. But my grandma’s T h e m o s t f u n y o u ’ v e H a d i n t h e l a s t
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young man explained that he also story gives me
lived in that apartment complex, inspiration. It motivates
and he was also coming home from me not to put limits on
work. my dreams.
That conversation led to a date, When the family
then to a romance, and a wedding. moved back to Texas,
The happy couple lived in Houston my grandma sold her Now Open-June 1
together for five years, where my business and worked
grandpa worked for National first for the local news Expedition Dinosaur® was created by Stage
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Gypsum and my grandma worked station and later for
first for the Tax Department for First Financial Bank
showing in the
the State of Texas and later for the in Sweetwater. It was showing in the
National Supply Division of Armco during this season that I
Steel. After five years, my Aunt came along. As the first OMNI Theater
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Mary was born. The little family grandchild, I received
moved to Marietta, GA, where my lots of attention. But, 2579 S Loop 289 Lubbock, TX
Aunt Sarah, Uncle Steve, and my as I got older, things sciencespectrum.org
mother, Angelina, were born. changed. My parents (806)745-2525
were struggling in their
After having kids, my grandma marriage, so I spent
waited until Angie turned five to go summers with my
work for the public school system. grandparents. Since
Over the summers, they spent a lot retirement, they’d moved
of time at the swimming pool and to Granbury. The gated
playing tennis (like she later did with community they lived in had a loved. At times I got in trouble,
me.) The family moved to Niles, OH, clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis but never once did I feel unloved.
where my grandma worked for the courts, two golf courses, and a Looking back, I realize I should’ve
Trumbull County Public Schools plethora of joyfully retired adults. been more grateful, which is why I
for several years before going into am dedicating this article to her—
business, selling Viking sewing Every summer, from age five to to thank her for the many, many
machines. She was very successful in twelve, I would spend two carefree things I’ve never acknowledged.
that career. Before hearing that story, months with my grandma, mostly If I’ve said nothing that’s stuck
I thought that it was impossible to at the pool or on the golf course. I with you yet, let me say this:
get a job without going to college. didn’t worry about my family, my appreciate the ones who invest in
school, or my friends. My grandma your life. The gifts, memories, and
It impresses me so much that continuously advocated for me.
she was able to start a profitable She made sure my needs and conversations won’t last forever, so
business—something that has wants were met (within reason), appreciate the people in your life
always seemed so out of reach to and she always made me feel while you still have them.

Article Submitted by
Drue Martinez MONTEREY

Drue Martinez is currently a senior at Monterey High School. She is involved in
National Honor Society, serves as a Varsity cheerleader, and has participated in
Academic Decathlon. Her future plans are to attend college in California and major
in economics and finance. In her spare time, Drue likes to crochet, hang out with her
two dogs, Jules and Charlotte, and spend time with family.

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