This week has been terrible, I know for more than just me. This week has been filled with heavy hearts, and a lot of terrible accidents, some leading to recovery, while others weren’t so lucky. While I was not close with either individuals that were affected this past week, it really made me realize how precious time with your loved ones should be held. This article is more so for those who have lost loved ones this week and to those who were very close to losing someone extremely special to them.
I’m not going to name names for the sake of their loved ones, but B.C. I didn’t know you that well, as a matter of fact we didn’t really see eye to eye throughout high school and so much after that. When I heard of your terrible accident, I told myself over and over again that you would be fine and you would pull through. I felt so sorry for your family and friends because I can only imagine what they went through and are still going through. This morning, I woke up and read the news that you have moved on to a better life and my heart instantly dropped, all I could think about were the last words I ever spoke to you, and I’m sure they weren’t anything to remember for you, but I can remember them as clear as day. You were a hell of a girl, you were strong, you were determined, and you were a wonderful and loved friend to many, many people. The small knit community of the hometown that we shared is in mourning and is never going to be the same without you.
M.C. I didn’t know you too well either, we just had a few classes together in college, but the same day I was told of the above accident, you were involved in yours and I didn’t think the day could possibly get any worse. So many close calls, and so many accidents that shouldn’t have happened in the first place. I am absolutely so grateful that you are home and healing with your family. You were always a nice girl to me, and I’m pretty sure outside of the class we followed each other on social media, but I knew you. I knew how smart and talented you were and I know you will continue to be.
These two incidents just go to show that this precious time should never be taken for granted. Give your loved ones an extra hug tonight and always make sure to tell them you love them. To the grieving families and friends, I am so terribly sorry for your loss and I cannot even imagine the pain you are feeling. Nothing I say, can or will make anything better, and I am aware of that. You need to know that your children are loved, and will continue to be loved.
Life is too short, and often times it is unfair. B.C. should not have been taken away so young, she had so much life ahead of her. Instead of focusing on what didn’t happen, remember everything that did. Remember all the high school dances you spent with her, or all the weekends you would spend every waking minute together, and then miss each other until Monday morning at school. Remember all of the inside jokes and laughs you shared, as well as the tears that you may have shared as well. Remember all of the good times, and the bad; and remember that while your time with her might be gone, she will always remember every moment you have had together. Her whole life was spent with you, and you will forever live in her heart, just as she will in yours. Don’t forget the good times.
To those of you reading this, I have read this over and over again and I want to share it with you all as well:
To the living, I am gone
To the sorrowful, I will never return
To the angry, I was cheated
But to the happy, I am at peace
And to the faithful, I have never left
I cannot speak, but I can listen
I cannot be seen, but I can be heard
So as you stand upon a shore gazing at a beautiful sea,
As you look upon a flower and admire its simplicity,
Remember me. Remember me in your heart,
Your thoughts, and your memories,
Of the times we loved, the times we cried,
The times we fought, the times we laughed.
For if you always think of me, I will never be gone.
But with you always deep inside your heart.
-MW
