Even One Life is Too Many

So many metaphors can be written about the adventures and journeys of an old pair of shoes. Others about their comfort and reliability. I could talk about replacing those warn-out shoes with new ones like a new chapter in life, but even I am not that cheesy.

What I will say is that I know that my life these past five years has had some serious ups and downs. There have been times in which I felt completely alone and other times when I wanted to be alone. But I never truly was ever alone. Friends and family have always been just phone call, text, or email away.

Someday I will be thankful for this time of my life.

One lesson I have learned the hard way is to reach out to check in with friends and family. Am I good at this? Nope. Am I trying? Yup.

This month has seen the largest mass shooting of my generation on US soil. People who were celebrating life with friends in what was supposed to be a safe place will never get the chance to share their tomorrow with the world. I do not ask you to call senators or your representative, I leave that to others to politicize this tragedy. I do ask that you check in on those you care about. A simple smile, a quick hello can mean the world to someone who is struggling.

It takes just a moment.

 

Even one life is too many to lose.

 

While we should do this daily, I encourage you on the 22nd of every month to call and check your battle buddy. Military or not, we deserve to see each other tomorrow.

 

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