For me, it was more the idea that my great-grandmother would be with me throughout my studies and would help me in my moments of need. more stressful. By 1928, my great-grandmother had saved enough money to enroll in nursing school, like the strong, independent woman that she was. However, when the stock market crashed, she lost all her savings and was no longer able to realize her dream of becoming a nurse. When I told my family I wanted to become a nurse and work in pediatric oncology, my grandmother burst into tears. This woman only cried a few times, so I was obviously worried when she did. I didn't know beforehand that my great-grandmother planned to become a nurse, and looking back, I feel like there have always been people and experiences in my life that inspired me to become a nurse. nurse and help others. Now, for me, I'm going to fulfill this dream of my great-grandmother's that she was never able to achieve, and having her little doll gives me hope that I can accomplish anything I want. For me, since the age of 7, this doll meant that in some way, a small part of my great-grandmother was with me, even if I never got to meet her. This doll has become a symbol of how much I cherish my family and the few close friends I have, as well as the fact that I take pleasure in the small things and am happier with things that have meaning than the gift the most perfect anyone can give.