After completing another semester of college, the realization that nothing lasts forever has struck me again. Time passes us by so fast that I just want to enjoy my life for what it is at the moment since life is so good. As things in my life and so great right now, I find my heart aching for those involved in the Newtown, CT school shooting.
I cannot comprehend the kind of person you'd have to be to look at a child and take their life. There were 20 children who lost their lives before they had a chance to live and it breaks my heart. Along with the adults who were robbed of their futures, their families and friends lost loved ones and there are going to be many people mourning during this holiday season. So many people are hurting right now and I pray that they can find peace when the time is right.
Seeing something like this happens makes me very scared. I've never thought that my future profession, as a teacher, would be a dangerous one. We never know how long we have on this earth and seeing some of those teachers, so young and just beginning their careers, reminds me that nothing lasts forever and we can't pretend that it does. I don't want to end up facing death and have my mind start racing through all of the things I wish I had done. I want to do them. I hope that I have a long life and plenty of time to do everything I want to do but I don't know God's plan for me. All I can do is live my life to the fullest, no hesitation and no regrets.
To everyone affected by the shooting this past week, I pray that God gives you the strength and courage to overcome this tragedy. May everyone have a blessed, and safe, holiday season.
No comments:
Post a Comment