Gone Too Soon

It is a true tragedy that the nation has lost such a beloved American heroine. The announcer’s voice came across the radio as Mariann finished washing the dishes. She was stunned by the news the announcer had given and could hardly believe that the nation’s beloved Amelia Earhart was missing and believed to be dead.

Standing at the kitchen sink, Mariann looked out the window and up at the beautiful, blue sky. The day was clear, without a cloud in the sky. It was hard to believe that the same sky had swallowed up an American legend.

This news made Mariann emotional. She had never met Amelia Earhart. She didn’t know her personally, but it felt like she had. So many people had followed her career, but Mariann had especially. How many times had she dreamed of doing what Amelia was brave enough to do? She had been in a plane one time, and ever since, she had longed for the chance to fly one on her own.

The fact that Amelia was now missing should have been enough to make her dream go away, but instead, it had the opposite effect. Mariann was now more determined than ever to fly.