This short story is a tribute to my Great Grandma, Esther James. She passed away November 27, 2023.

Also, to clear up some confusion, the part where it says, "Hello Emily", She had dementia and would accidentally call me Emily, which is my cousin's name.

"My Collection of Lessons" is about how when I start over, the thing I remember most about the past friendships, relationships, etc. is the lessons, and how they will forever be engrained in my brain.