An Emotional Hot Air Balloon Ride -Robbin Gets Real
In 2012, I lost my grandfather to cancer.
Before he passed, on several occasions, a hot air balloon would float by his hospital room window. It brought us both so much joy, even though we knew there was hard times ahead.
Even though he's gone, I'm reminded of him in so many ways, but especially in the symbolism of a hot air balloon. When I told my coworkers this story, and how I've always wanted to take a hot air balloon ride in honor of my 'Papa' since he died, they surprised me with a flight over the city of Ottawa. Below is the live-stream audio of me finding out I'll be going up in a hot air balloon on KiSS 105.3, and also the footage from the actual flight almost a year later, conveniently on my 30th birthday. (I feel like Papa helped a little with the timing ❤️)
This was one of the most memorable moments of my life, especially knowing that even just for a few minutes, I was that much closer to him again.
I love you, Papa.
🎥 Edited by MTKS Adventures
