So today I learned that Jessica Wilson, a girl who was in my ward last year, was hit by a car and killed last night. She was an amazing girl. She was a gifted teacher, funny, Christ-like, fun, athletic, dedicated friend, all in all amazing. I learned a lot from her as her visiting teacher. She had a strength and moral courage which is hard to fully paint in words. I sometimes wonder if I would have the capacity to be the sort of spiritual giant she was throughout her times of trail and heart ache.
I wanted to take a moment to remind everyone (especially Jill S.) that life is so very short. We don't know when we'll have to leave it. My heart tells me Jessica was able to leave this life with no regrets. I need to try to use my time wisely so that someday I can do the same. I want to look into the face of my Maker and say "God, I lived my life in meaningful ways. I touched the lives around me for good, I was an instrument in Thy hands, I helped others come to know Thee and Thy love, I truly lived my life and now I'm ready to celebrate this new phase in your plan for me, the part on this side of the veil."
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