So much lost so quickly...

Yesterday I got a phone call just before picking my kids up from school.  Don't go home to Ramallah, my friend said.  There's been a tragic bus accident on the road.

She had heard from a coworker who had heard it on the news.  A school bus full of preschool age children collided head-on with a semi-truck.  The bus flipped over and caught fire.  I've heard conflicting reports about the number of children who have died, anywhere from 5-9 and teachers, too.  And the children were between the ages of 4-6. This happened on a stretch of road we travel almost daily. According to witnesses, it happened so quickly.  Passers-by attempted to help pull children from the burning bus before emergency crews even arrived.  Many remain in critical condition.

It broke my heart.  So many lives lost.  And others affected forever.  The trauma suffered by those who survived.  It's just so sad.

So that is my blog post for today.  Life can change in the blink of an eye.  As a result of an accident, our entire world can crumble around us. Be thankful for the life you have.  Kiss your husband, your kids. Call your mom and tell her you love her.  Honor those little ones who have died far too young by living your life to the fullest.