What a week I have gone through!! A week like this is one that typically can only be seen in tragic movies. This week TWO sophomores( I am a sophomore!) have died. One, Shane McNeil died from dehydration when he was hiking alone in the desert and the second, Claudia Nyamuswa killed herself.
Shane was a new boy at our school, he was just gaining popularity.. His death shocked the student body. Claudia was our friend since we were young and never showed signs of depression or suicidal thoughts.. her death tore everyone apart but brought closer as friends. Both of these deaths taught me lessons. Shane taught me that life is to short to be afraid and to make wrong choices for any day could be your last. Claudia's death taught me the importance of respect and kindness to others, the importance of letting everyone know that you can trusted with their thoughts and care. I wish I could have saved a life.
Then as if these trajedies were'nt enough Cassidy Manning completely dislocated her knee in dance on friday. During the moment when the paramedics arrived and took her away, tears flew, I sobbed until I could fill a river with my tears. It was heartbraking to see so many friends hurting and dying all around me. It was emotional overwhelming.
I am thankful though, for the Church. Because of this I know that shane and claudia are in a better place. They're back Home with our Father in Heaven. They are in His loving arms. When I think of them I hope I will think of that rather than the harsh death they both suffered. Although their mission on earth is over their lesson will live on in my heart for eternity. Because of their short lives, I amg going to live mine with love and open heart, and in struggles I will keep pulling through.
