sadness

I just found out that a person I knew in highschool passed away yesterday of a sudden and short battle with cancer. She has left behind two little girls and her husband.

When I heard about her death it hit me so hard.  I'm not sure why, because I didn't know her that well, but I still consider her to be a friend.  She was always so kind to me and always said hi to me whenever she saw me.  I will miss her even though I never really got to know her that well.  I feel a saddness that I will never get the chance to get to know her better while on this Earth.  I feel bad because she has left behind such a new family.  I feel sad because she was only 25. 

It made me think about my life.  What would I do if this were to happen to me?  It makes me so grateful that I am sealed to my family.  If this were to happen to me, I know that I will be able to be with my husband and daughter again.  Even though death is so hard and sad, there is something so amazing waiting for each of us after we die. 

I know my friend is in a better place and it won't be too long before I can see her again and tell her thank you for being so kind to me and for being a Christ-like example for me.  Hearing about this news makes me want to strive to be a better person to others, a better friend to those in need, a better mom to my daughter and future children, a better wife to my husband, who I am so grateful for, and a better example of Christ.  It helps put into perspective of why I am here and what is really important. 

I will miss my friend, but am grateful for all of her kindness that she has shown me.