Heather McGee

He put her head in the oven more than once, sent her to the hospital more than once.

I think the day that my grandpa died is the day that her life really started.

And when I got back from Spain, I was standing at the airport waiting for a baggage claim for my bag.

total ugly suitcase came out of the chute.

But this time when it came around the carousel, instead of being embarrassed, I picked it up proudly.

And now when I think about it, I think about it as more than just a pink suitcase.

It was a lesson that my granny taught me that I pull into my own life about how don't let the bad things in life keep you from being your wildest, boldest, pinkest self.