My life was perfect when I was twelve years old. I had a big family,1my sister, Chrissy, and a little brother, Patrick, whom I loved greatly. Spring was coming, and I was2 about another summer with Grandma. She and I had great fun together last summer. She was retiring(退休) this year, 3that meant more time with her. Then, on April 11, 2017, at 10: 00 P. M., we were all going to bed when the phone rang. My uncle was4 to say that Grandpa had just taken Grandma to the hospital…

The next morning I was told that Grandma was gone due to a heart disease. I tried to be strong, but even my father 5. I hadn't even said goodbye to her. I couldn't control my6anymore and began to cry loudly. It finally hit me: She was gone7. All she had left me were8in the garden—the hours we spent planting flowers and taking care of9. I believe that my grandma is a star watching over me, and she would have wanted me to be 10 and happy like her, even though there are bad times. My family and friends love me for who l am and support me for what I do, as I know my grandma would, too.

Guilt all over his face.

I was feeling a little sad because my mother had lost her job. One day, while I (walk) on the street, I heard someone (play) a piece of beautiful piano music above the noise of the people. I walked more slowly (find) out where it was coming from. Then I saw a young lady sitting at the piano.

She was singing songs about love, believing yourself and keeping on (try). The way she was singing made me relaxed. I stood there quietly, watching her playing on such a crowded New York square. I thought that she must be brave enough to perform in front of so many people.

She noticed me. I walked over and told her how good her music sounded." Thank you," she said. "I have been going through a hard time recently, but you (make) me hopeful again," I said to her.

"I'm glad that I could help," she (reply)." Why are you so sad?"

"Well, my mom has lost her job, and I'm not sure what to do... "

"Do you notice the way you are walking? Your head is down," she said. "Don't be upset, because the opportunity (come) in different ways and if your head is down, you will miss it. You (smile) more… lift your head up. "

I looked at her, amazed at how she was encouraging me." Why are you (play) the piano here?" I asked her with a smile.

She explained that she saw a lot of unhappy people in the world and she tried to cheer them up by playing music.

I smiled a little wilder, (realize) that no difficulty could stop me from going on.