It could have been anyone. It could have been me, my best friend, my mother. It makes me realize just how fragile life is. We make all of these plans but really, all we have is this moment, right here and now. We want to believe we have longer and many of us do, but how are we to know what our future holds? Perhaps I will die tomorrow. Maybe I'll die tonight. Did I live a life that is worth remembering? Am I proud of what I've done? Did I make any difference at all?
I don't know the answer to any of these questions and that scares me to death. There's so much more that I want to do with my life, so many more plans that have yet to come to fruition, but what if I never have the chance to fulfill my goals? What can I do but try to make this moment, this very present matter? How do I fill each moment to its fullest potential? I don't know the answer to any of this. I can only raise these things to God and pray that he grants me peace of mind and an open heart.
One day we'll understand His plan for such tragedies as this. All of His mysteries will be revealed and our sadness and grief will make so much more sense. Until then, remember to live each day admirably and to its fullest. Never, never forget that each day, each breath is a gift and as such should be treasured. Don't take life for granted.
Rest Peacefully, Nick. You are loved and missed greatly.
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