My dad always used to tell me, "There's danger in every step of life. Don't be afraid, but tread carefully." While he was driving down today (it's a two hour drive from the mountains) he drove past the bus accident that happened this morning. So far 40 of 47 people on it died. My prayers out for all those who died and who lost a loved one. Apparently one of them was an overseas worker who was on her way down with a child she had just adopted- and they both died.
I just rode a bus down on the same road yesterday. I usually ride that bus line on my way up to Baguio. Might have even been the usual bus I ride on the way up. Whenever I travel I am vainly aware of the fact that well hey, this might be it. Whenever I go and do certain things- whether it's swimming or driving, I tend to go, "Hey this might be it. Death comes when you least expect it. How will I fair?"
There's danger in every step of life. None of us know when our time will be. And that's one reason why it's always good to be ready. There's a saying that goes something to the effect of: "Death never finds a wise man by surprise." It's so true. It's important to not only be aware of the temporariness of life, but also that we can still truly live without fear of death or what is to come after.
Once again, I offer my prayers and condolences to those who lost their lives and to those who lost loved ones today. May you find peace, and may those people responsible be held accountable for what happened.
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