Today was one of those days I wish I could have fallen asleep, woken up and realized everything that happened was a dream. Sadly though it wasn't a dream, but the harsh reality of growing up.
I woke up to quite a few text messages this morning. Nothing out of the ordinary considering I sleep late and always have people texting me. However when I saw one from my dad I knew it couldn't be good. I just saw him yesterday and I was pretty sure we had talked about everything that needed to be talked about. When I read his message my heart stopped. I continued through my messages only to find more with the same news. I turned on my computer only to find the same messages on my skype.
This morning Kathleen Beach, a friend since pre-school was killed in a horrible car accident on her way to crew practice. At first it didn't hit, I didn't know what to feel. I went to class and came back to my room. Once in my room a wave of emotions came over me. A lifetime of memories came flooding into my thoughts. Pre-school graduation swaying to I believe I can fly, birthday parties at the winery, Mr. Brown, junior year in general, good ole Tabb's class, senior camp out, ditching me in Mang's and Black's class senior year, Ben Folds and John Mayer, and of course the infamous COW TOWN USA. It all hit at once. It seems like just yesterday Kathleen, Lauren, Jennifer and I were sitting together holding hands crying at Caleb's funeral. It just seems so....so unreal.
This weekend my friends and I will all be together once again, the first time in months, but it won't be the same. I'm excited to see everyone this weekend. However, the reason for this reunion is bittersweet. I'm sure this weekend will be full of tears and laughter about all the good times. We all loved Kathleen, her outgoing personality captivated so many people. Rest in peace Kathleen, we love you.
Elizabeth
3:14
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