When you hear about this sort of thing, it seems almost expected that you should post something about it, but I've already posted things on FB today, and I'm not that close to her- though now it seems almost vulgar that things like these should come into consideration.

I'm a bit surprised, really; I hadn't seen her around for a while but as I said previously, I wasn't -that- close to her so it didn't really cross my mind at all. Am I feeling sad? I think I am, because after all she was a fun person to talk to, and she was so young and she seemed fine.

But I am a bit disturbed. Listening to all the testimonials during meetings and stuff makes you feel almost invincible- like anything could be overcome so long as you prayed hard enough and kept your faith strong. And she was a member too, so I'd assumed that it would work for her and she would be cured from her ailment and it would be just another testimonial in the long line of those who had triumphed before her...

What I am saying, I think, is that human life is just so fragile, and I am suddenly scared for everyone I know and love. I am fortunate enough to only have experienced 5 deaths- 2 of whom were people I didn't actually know- but it's the ones you know that scare you. I think of the survivors I know, and I used to believe that since they'd survived once it would only be logical that they'd survive again, but this scares me a bit.

I will pray for you- we will meet again in your next life. Until then-