Mason City High School, has united. We got through all this chaos together, and we are still growing strong. We always thought that it would never happen to our school, but with in 2 weeks 2 kind hearted kids passed, Colby Schmidtke, and Zach Graney. I can see our school becoming stronger day by day. I see kids that I would have never thought they would have even looked at each other, standing together and sitting together. I see a lot more smiles in the halls and a lot more laughter. I cherish everything now. Everything someone says to me I take it to heart. Even cards that people have given to me, I cherish. I tell my mom and dad that I love them, before I leave, and before I hang up the phone. No one knows what will happen next; only God knows. I don't care who you are or where you came from nothing is promised for anyone. So live your life like there is no tomorrow. Cherish everything. Tomorrow is not promised to anyone young or old alike, and today may be the last chance you get to hold your loved ones tight. So if your waiting for tomorrow why not today? For if tomorrow never comes, you'll surely regret the day. That you didn't take the extra time for a smile, a huge, or a kiss, and you were to busy to grant someone what turned out to be their last wish. So hold you loved ones close today, and whisper in their ear. Tell them how much you love them, and that you'll always hold them dear. Take the time to say, "I'm sorry," "Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay." And if tomorrow never comes you'll have no regret about today.
I never thought that one of my friends and my cousin would die so young, or even a week apart. I now know that death can creep upon anyone. The school will never be the same, without these two strong boys you brightened up every one's day. It's hard to lose someone who you were so close too, and now that the holidays are coming up it will be even harder. Even though so many people tell me they are here for me still doesn't change anything, I feel like a part of me is gone, and it will never come back. I do appreciate every one's support, it really means a lot.
Live your life to the fullest, and never give up.
