When I was younger, something happened that changed the way I see life forever. My best friend, Stacy, was shot and killed. It’s something that still weighs heavy on my heart to this day. Stacy and I had an argument. It wasn’t entirely my fault, but it left me feeling bad.
I’ve always been the kind of person who loves to write cards—thank you cards, get well cards, etc. So, after our fight, I wrote Stacy a card to try and make things better. But instead of delivering it right away, I let my pride get in the way. That card sat on my dresser for about a week.
I wanted to mail it, but when I asked my mom for a postage stamp, she didn’t have one. I could’ve walked it over to Stacy’s house, but I didn’t. I kept putting it off. I wonder now if that card ended up saving my life. If I had gone over to drop it off, maybe I would’ve been with Stacy that night. But I also didn’t get to tell my best friend that I was sorry.
Losing her made me realize just how important it is to wear your heart on your sleeve and never let things go unsaid. Life is too short to let pride or anything else keep you from telling the people you love how much they mean to you. Don’t wait for “later,” because sometimes, later could become never. Do it now. -Jennifer Archuleta #beyondthevelvetrope #📖
