For Kason Bailey, May you rest in peace♥

Yesterday a local highschooler got hit by a car and didn't make it. He was to be eighteen October 24th. Hearing about what happened to Kason Bailey really made me sad. I didn't know him but I know a lot of people who did. I was reading what they all were posting about him on facebook and it made me sad to know that he wasn't ever going to be able to see them, or anyone, again.

Too many of us take the wonderful gift of life for granted. We don't know when we're going to die or how, so why not live like we are? I know a lot of people who have said that if they knew they were going to die in lets say six months, they would do things differently. I've always thought of this to be a funny answer only because we're already dying. Every day that goes by our life gets shorter. Some are going to live longer then others and for those who pass before us it's always a sad story to hear. I personally try to live my life the best way possible. I follow my heart and stay true to who I am. I know life can't last forever, so why pretend like it can?

Reading what my peers have been saying about Kason makes me wish I could've gotten to know him. From what they say he was one heck of an amazing guy. It also makes me wonder what people would say about me. Not to be selfish, but I'm honestly curious. One of my dreams is to make a difference in the world and I wonder if I've done that. Maybe I haven't gotten so far as to making a difference in the whole world, but have I at least made a difference in peoples lives like Kason did?

My heart and my prayers go out to Kason and his family. And to Kason, may you rest in peace. You weren't able to live as long as most of us so I hope that the time you did have on earth was amazing. I didn't know you but I somehow feel connected to you, and you have definitely touched my heart. You've gotten me to make the changes that need to be made in order for me to be better live my life. So I thank you for that. Again, rest in peace. You will be missed greatly♥