I have said this many, many times before, but I want to make a huge difference in my life. I want to do something amazing with it. Do something that touches the lives of lots of people and makes their lives brighter.
This realization hit me hard today.
Today I had to attend the funeral of a girl that I have known since I was about 11. Her name was Dani. She was hit by a truck almost two weeks ago, and passed away from her injuries last Thursday. I didn't think I would be as upset as I am, but her passing has shattered me. I can't even begin to fathom what her family is going through, and my heart really goes out to them.
Dani had this smile. Her smile could light up any room. That is the one thing I will remember most about her. She could make anyone laugh and would brighten any day no matter the circumstances. She was feisty, beautiful and loving.
She was 16. That is the one thing that really gets to me, she was younger than I am. Listening to what her parents and friends and family had to say about her made me realize her impact on all the people around her. It got me thinking that I want to make an impact.
I don't know how, and I think that my writing and creativity is going to be taking a part in my impact. I want people to smile when I come into their lives. I want to make people happier, leave them smiling even if they are having a bad day. I want to make a difference, a big difference.
I'm going to make this change, I'm not sure when, but it is something that I feel I need to do. It's important to me, and I feel like it's my path in life. If my life were to end today, I don't think I would like the way it was. I don't think I'm the person I want to be. I need to change that. I will change that.
Rest in peace, Dani. You shone here on earth, and now you can shine in Heaven too. Shine on, sweet angel, shine on.
Keep swimming,
Jill
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