What is sacrifice and what does it mean to you? For me sacrifice comes in the package of a short, stubborn woman named Mary. Mary is my grandmother and she plays a pivotal role in my life because without her I would be in some hot water. My grandmother takes care of me when no one else can; even though she herself is not well. If I need a ride she’s my girl or if I’m late to practice she’ll pick me up. I believe she does this out of the love she bears my family and I. Significantly, my grandmother was a nurse for most of her life before she retired. Now that she is older she is still determined to help people. The hump in her back is like carrying a mountain on your shoulders, but despite this she never lets anyone carry her things.