Remembering...
Maybe if I can bring myself the courage to write about it, perhaps I can begin to come to terms with the whole situation.
I just got home a little bit ago from Des Moines. I left at about 6:30 this morning so I could attend my cousin's funeral. On February 26th, my dear cousin Amie was killed in a tragic car accident. Here is the coverage that started it all. http://www.kitv.com/video/18808248/index.html
I never imagined I could lose a family member that was so close to my own age. Although she was less than a month older than I, she was a year ahead in school and was attending her first year in a graduate program in Hawaii. She had a very promising future. I am sure that there would have been nothing to stop her from what she wanted to do with her life.
Although we've not had a lot of contact with eachother over the past few years with school and all, I've always felt we were close family members during the years of our youth. I don't exactly remember the last time I had seen her. I remember seeing her for my high school graduation a few years back, but I would hate to think that was actually the last time we had contact with eachother. I always knew that was a very strong person and was able to take care of herself just fine.
There is much sadness, grief, and anger that surround this whole situation. But words themselves cannot fully describe how you feel when such an event occurs in your lifetime. Amie was always so full of life. When she made friends, I could only imagine how much she was able to bring to the table. I know I will miss seeing her at future family gatherings.
I've been to minimal funerals during my lifetime, but one can never even begin to prepare to attend one such as this. Shock was the only way to describe this when I first heard the news. I've shed my fair share of tears, and I'm sure there will be more shed in the future due to this horrific event. I have been looking for my own way to sort of deal with this misfortune that has befallen us. I have currently begun writing a song with what music skills I have. Tears and emotions will begin to write the notes on the page. But happiness and celebration of life will also inspire the feelings within me.
Please take the time to appreciate your friends and loved ones. Let them know you care. You never know what will happen the very next second. Please take care of yourselves. I wish you all the best.
I just got home a little bit ago from Des Moines. I left at about 6:30 this morning so I could attend my cousin's funeral. On February 26th, my dear cousin Amie was killed in a tragic car accident. Here is the coverage that started it all. http://www.kitv.com/video/18808248/index.html
I never imagined I could lose a family member that was so close to my own age. Although she was less than a month older than I, she was a year ahead in school and was attending her first year in a graduate program in Hawaii. She had a very promising future. I am sure that there would have been nothing to stop her from what she wanted to do with her life.
Although we've not had a lot of contact with eachother over the past few years with school and all, I've always felt we were close family members during the years of our youth. I don't exactly remember the last time I had seen her. I remember seeing her for my high school graduation a few years back, but I would hate to think that was actually the last time we had contact with eachother. I always knew that was a very strong person and was able to take care of herself just fine.
There is much sadness, grief, and anger that surround this whole situation. But words themselves cannot fully describe how you feel when such an event occurs in your lifetime. Amie was always so full of life. When she made friends, I could only imagine how much she was able to bring to the table. I know I will miss seeing her at future family gatherings.
I've been to minimal funerals during my lifetime, but one can never even begin to prepare to attend one such as this. Shock was the only way to describe this when I first heard the news. I've shed my fair share of tears, and I'm sure there will be more shed in the future due to this horrific event. I have been looking for my own way to sort of deal with this misfortune that has befallen us. I have currently begun writing a song with what music skills I have. Tears and emotions will begin to write the notes on the page. But happiness and celebration of life will also inspire the feelings within me.
Please take the time to appreciate your friends and loved ones. Let them know you care. You never know what will happen the very next second. Please take care of yourselves. I wish you all the best.