Loosing someone is very difficult, especially someone you are very close with. Keeping motivation in times like that is extremely hard, but necessary. When i lost my grandfather last year i wanted to stop everything. Then i remember him always pushing me to get good grades, always do well in everything you do, and always have courage. A smile always comes on my face and he turns into my motivation. Keep it up @shawnamawna you sound like an amazing teacher and wonderful person.