Sudden Death
Have you ever experienced a sudden death in your family? One that happens in the blink of an eye, before you’re even able to say goodbye? Well, on September 26th, 2016, I got to experience this feeling first hand. I remember every single detail from that day like it just happened yesterday; details that I wish I could wipe from my memory completely. While although my aunt Pam’s sudden passing was a horrific time for me and my family, it has definitely helped shape me into the person I am today. Walking out of Ms. Roberts’ 5th period class and reading the text message from my cousin that said, “Hey. Please pray for me and my family. My mom is in the hospital and they don’t think she is going to make it,” tears instantly came before me. At this time, it had been a little over 12 hours since I saw my aunt last. She was both healthy and well, and mentioned nothing wrong with her. I called my mom in absolute …show more content…
If I’m being honest, I just started it about 50 minutes ago. No, it’s not what you’re thinking--- I didn’t purposely procrastinate this. I’m sure it’s understandable that the sudden death of my aunt is something that I would like to push away and avoid dealing with for as long as possible. Writing this wasn’t easy, but it has opened my eyes, once more, on the value of life and how precious time is on this earth. It is so important to love yourself and the people around you, it is so important to spread as much positivity as you possibly can, it is SO important to live everyday like it’s your last, because you never know when it’ll be your last day to live. If this essay has taught you anything (besides the fact that I’m a skilled writer, of course), please let it have taught you the importance of life and how much you should value the time you know you have on this earth. Love, life, and time are all so very precious; abuse them to your fullest and most positive
Have you ever experienced a sudden death in your family? One that happens in the blink of an eye, before you’re even able to say goodbye? Well, on September 26th, 2016, I got to experience this feeling first hand. I remember every single detail from that day like it just happened yesterday; details that I wish I could wipe from my memory completely. While although my aunt Pam’s sudden passing was a horrific time for me and my family, it has definitely helped shape me into the person I am today. Walking out of Ms. Roberts’ 5th period class and reading the text message from my cousin that said, “Hey. Please pray for me and my family. My mom is in the hospital and they don’t think she is going to make it,” tears instantly came before me. At this time, it had been a little over 12 hours since I saw my aunt last. She was both healthy and well, and mentioned nothing wrong with her. I called my mom in absolute …show more content…
If I’m being honest, I just started it about 50 minutes ago. No, it’s not what you’re thinking--- I didn’t purposely procrastinate this. I’m sure it’s understandable that the sudden death of my aunt is something that I would like to push away and avoid dealing with for as long as possible. Writing this wasn’t easy, but it has opened my eyes, once more, on the value of life and how precious time is on this earth. It is so important to love yourself and the people around you, it is so important to spread as much positivity as you possibly can, it is SO important to live everyday like it’s your last, because you never know when it’ll be your last day to live. If this essay has taught you anything (besides the fact that I’m a skilled writer, of course), please let it have taught you the importance of life and how much you should value the time you know you have on this earth. Love, life, and time are all so very precious; abuse them to your fullest and most positive