Shocked

The worst words to hear come out of someone's mouth is the words telling you that your friend, family member, someone you love has passed away. Hollie Easterbrook, Laura-Ashley Boone and Laura-Ashley's stepmom, Luwanna, passed away yesterday morning when Luwanna lost control of the car. The car went air bourne and struck many trees, splitting the car in 2, killing all 3 of them on the scene. I knew Hollie. I met her a few years ago through some friends, and I'm sad I didn't get to know her better. It's so strange how you can talk to someone, and than they're gone just like that. Hollie has posted her status on Facebook as, "hoping it doesn't snow tomorrow." It's strange how you can set your status on Facebook as, "going out, be back later," and never come back. It's strange how you can talk to a friend and then hours later find out that they're gone. I know Hollie, Laura-Ashley and Luwanna are in safe hands now with the Lord and I know He's taking good care of them at this very moment. And we all have to be happy for them and say goodbye even though it hurts too much to. But we just have to stay strong and cope with it. Everything happens for a reason and I always believe that no matter how shocking the outcomes may be. My best friend Brittany knew Laura-Ashley and when I saw the look on Brittany's face today when she found out what had happened to her friend, I felt sick to my stomach. I just gave Brittany a hug, let her cry on my shoulder, reassured her that Laura-Ashley was safe now, told her to stay strong, and told her that I loved her. And the whole time, I felt so helpless even though Brittany told me I was helping her so much, I still felt helpless. But I guess that's all a friend needs, reassurance and comfort. It's so hard to lose a friend and you never know what the right thing is to say to a person who has lost someone. You just have to be there for them.

Everyone please pray for Hollie and Laura-Ashley's families and friends. Pray for Laura-Ashley's little sister Emmy. She lost a sister, a stepmother, and a best friend all at once. It's hard to lose someone, but it's extremely hard to lose 3 people all at once. Just pray that God will keep making her strong through all of this. Pray for their family and friends and pray to God that everyone gets through this. R.I.P. Hollie, Laura-Ashley and Luwanna. I know God is with all 3 of you women keeping you safe and letting you guys look down on all of us.

And do me a 2 favors: First: tell the people you love that you truly do love them. Don't go to bed angry with someone, don't slam the door of a car and never look back at your mom because you're mad at her, don't walk away from your best friend or boyfriend because you guys had a fight; because you never know what would happen to you or the person you're mad at. Settle the fights. Life is too short to hold grudges, have regrets, have fights and become angry with the people you love. Tell the people you love that you love them every chance you get.
And the 2nd: be extra careful on the road. I know I'm a teenager, but I can honestly say I don't speed. It's not cool at all, it's DANGEROUS! And wear your seat belt! All 3 of those women WERE wearing seat belts, but that's another think that I see on the road, not a lot of people wear their seat belts and I don't really comprehend that because that's a law. But anywho, wear that seat belt and please be safe on that road. Car wrecks are 100% preventable as long as everyone is safe and cautious on the road, so please be safe!