I’m angry. At
nobody in particular, just mad that life can be so cruel. And I’m
frustrated that there is nobody to blame, nobody who can fix this and make it
go away. Furious that one split
second in time can cause such devastation.
Now, for no good reason, our community has
lost a young life, one so well-loved and full of potential. A high school
has lost a leader and a friend to all. The hospital has lost a
cancer-care volunteer. A college has lost an honors scholarship recipient and
the world has lost a future doctor who had the potential to find many cures for
many things.
A family has lost their heart.
When a child is born, that tiny baby fills
a hole in their parents’ hearts that they never knew existed. Although this
family will now be painfully aware of that missing piece for the rest of their
lives, that hole is not vacant as before, it is lined with years of laughter
and tears, memories and beauty and smiles…plenty of smiles.
This young soul had touched so many in the
most positive ways that her legacy will bring comfort the very ones that are
hurting so badly today. The awful, dark haze may last a long time, but at
some point the clouds will part, just a little, and memories of her brilliant
smile and young accomplishments will peek through to sprinkle bits of hope back
into the lives of those who loved her.
As much as we desperately want to, we can’t
fix this tragedy. But we can reach out to folks in need. Lend an
ear or a hug, offer a meal, and be sure to keep the good memories
flowing. As one tragic moment can last forever, so will every beautiful
moment and smile that she shared with those left behind.
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