No one ever said it would be this hard

I come from a small town, born and raised in Eden NC. It has its positives and negatives of course but what I have always loved about my small town is how the community embraces a family during a loss. Over the weekend we had a tragedy that no town should have to cope with. Losing two young adults/sisters to a horrific car accident. Seeing someone go so young reminds us all that our time on this earth is way too short and that everyday needs to be cherished. Tell the ones you love that you love them everyday because you never know when its going to be your last.


In moments of darkness it is the light that brings our hearts back to life. Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things for anyone to endure, but what we have to focus on is that even though our loved one may no longer physically be with us, they still live on through us. Their light is transferred from their body to the ones that they love. Deep in our souls we feel this connection, this bond that will forever link us to them. We may not be able to see their face every day but knowing they are with us will help us realize that we never really lost them. So in times of darkness remember to let your light shine, not only for you but for the ones who are no longer with us. By letting your light shine brightly it tells the ones who are no longer with us that you are doing just fine and that a piece of them now lives inside of you.


Our hearts will mend over time, but their memory will never be repressed. I know people are asking themselves, Why them? Why did they have to go so young? They had their whole lives a head of them why now? No one can know for certain. What we need to do now is remember the good times, the times they made us smile, inspired us, enlightened us. I did not know these girls as well as others did, but I do know they were wonderful people. I can tell you that by the amount of love I have seen from the ones who knew them well. I know this will make our community stronger, I just wished a loss like this wasn't the cause.

Don't take any day you have on this earth for granted, because you never know if it will be your last...


Rest In Peace Taylor and Meredith
Gone, but NEVER forgotten.