A Tribute to Tintin
Life is really too precious to waste. We must live every moment as if it's our last.
I lost a classmate today while her boyfriend's life hangs on the balance. They were my classmates since freshman year in high school. We were together for four years. I can admit that I wasn't that close to them but they were a huge part of my life too. I've watched them grow closer and closer as a couple over these past eight years. They were meant for each other. If you love someone, you will take care of them. At least that's what I know. Benji had Tintin as his passenger so he was going to be extra careful since he was holding her life in his hands. They were in his motorcycle.
Last night, they met an accident. In this country, the worst vehicular accidents were usually caused by motorcycles. There were at least two motorcycles that were hit by a speeding car. The passengers died on the spot. The drivers' lives linger between life and death. It happened around 8-9:00 PM but their families were notified by 10:30 PM. I was in the hospital today with some of our high school classmates and I heard all of the stories. It was heartbreaking. I wanted to cry but I just couldn't. I know that their grief was so much more worse than what I was going through. I could only hope that I helped a little.
I remember Tintin as that sweet, beautiful girl with a smile that could light up the world. She had a classic beauty with pouting red lips, large eyes and straight black hair that was always cut into a chic bob or grown to her shoulders. While we were going through that awkward ugly duckling phase, she went straight into being a woman. But she was a sweet girl with a high level of intelligence and a really big heart. I've never forgotten that pretty plastic crown that she gave me in one of our Secret Santa exchanges. I always cherished the fact that she took the time to get to know me. We weren't that close but I also wanted the best for her. Seeing her family in this private time of tragedy broke my heart. Tintin was only 23.
Now we can only pray for Benji's recovery. A little goes a long way. I hope I did my job by bringing him lots of blood. The blood type AB was rare so I can hope that I played Fate's cards correctly. He's got a long way before he will heal completely but as long as he wants to fight, he will prevail. Tintin wouldn't want him to lose. She would want him to gather his courage and live.
Life is very precious. Don't waste it.