#tomakingitcount.

I went to see the 3D ultrasound of my nephew today. I was so excited, I didn't think the day could get any better because not only was it my dads birthday, but I was seeing my nephew for the first time in person via ultrasound. But, today was also a day of saddening news. I was in Hilton Head most all day today, and I didn't think anything bad could happen. I found out that a girl I've known for 12 years, who moved down the street from me with her parents and brother passed away today. My heart broke as I heard this. I couldn't believe that after having such a great day that this could happen. I'm not including last names so the family can keep their privacy. I found out through a family friend. She was on the phone with my mom earlier and she said "My daughter sent me a snapchat about McKinsey ____. I heard she's passed away. What's going on?" Mom then asked me who her brother's girlfriend was. I proceeded to look on the girls page and found nothing, so I went to McKinsey's page. Turns out, McKinsey had been in a fatal car accident. Her mother tried contacting mine because her mom wanted to know why the police were at her house. Unfortunately, I was in Beaufort with my mom, sister, and her boyfriend, so we weren't able to figure it out until about an hour ago. My heart goes out to the family. I was in utter shock when I found this out. As Jack Dawson said in the movie Titanic, you have to make life count. And that is exactly what McKinsey did. She made it count. I am saddened by the news. Make every second that you can count. It's hard to imagine that life can be so short. Make absolutely every second count. Because your last breath could be tomorrow.