Shine, Firefly

This is all making me thinking very hard about my life, and how precious it really is. These days are jewels -- so beautiful. We always forget.

I didn't know Veronica. I've never spoken to her before. But I've seen her around. And this whole experience is making me remember when I lost my grandpa, and all those years ago when I lost my friend. I can't remember things clearly; I was too young. But there was a friend I was very close with, and she had leukemia. And she passed away. What if she hadn't--would I still know her?

What scares me the most is that things like this happen every single day. People have a little too much to drink, maybe, but the majority of the time they're in the other car or on the sidewalk. Just going about their lives. And like a firefly flashing off, they're gone.

God, help me to be ready for that, whenever it's meant to happen. Help me live my life for you, and live it well. Help me to not be afraid of anything, because it's always holding me back.

May you rest in peace, Veronica. Jesus loves you. And so do we. Even those of us who only ever saw you in the hallway.