All But My Life : RaaShauna Payne

Have you ever had friend that would sacrifice their food, and even their life for you? I enjoyed reading about Gerda's story because not only was she a hero in my eyes, but also a real friend. Gerda and Ilse Kleinzähler , one of her childhood friends were put in difficult situations as teenagers and only head each other to depend on. Ilse gave Gerda the support that she needed to survive and keep on going and Gerda did the same. What kind of friend do you know that would have gave up their last meal that was not guaranteed everyday just for you? On the Death March in Grunberg , Gerda, Ilse, and Sus encouraged each other to keep fighting and to keep living no matter how hard it got. Ilse never got to experience her freedom, but with Gerda's support she came very far in her journey of life. Gerda and Ilse in my eyes represented an unbreakable friendship that death could not even get in between of. Because of these two women they have given my peers and I an example of what real friendship is!