The Average Jane Journal
February 15, 2009
I'm sure we all have regrets as we look back on our lives. I'm writing with regret on my heart as I look back on something I wished I had done differntly.
This past year marked 20 years since my high school graduation. I did not go to the reunion, and just this past week discovered a website dedicated for my class-pictures, contact info, etc. I had so much fun looking at all the pix of everyone-"looking back" pix and "now" pix. But then I clicked on the section marked "in memory of" and my breath stopped for a second. I had no idea that one of my friends had passed away. I don't even know the details of her death, but it saddens me so.
We were close friends through junior high and some through high school. Then after high school I tried a couple of times to stay in contact, and have thought about her so many times through the years.
First of all, if you haven't already experienced this, it is so weird to find out that a person the same age as you has died-someone you spent so much time with when younger. (I guess I will experience that more the older I get.)
The regret I have been feeling the last few days comes from me wondering about this friend's faith. Did she know Jesus?
I have spent so many wasted years. I have been to church all my life, and accepted Jesus when I was 14; but showing my faith was not an important part of my life when I was in school. I have always admired teens when I hear about them living their lives for God while in school. What a horrible place to choose to live for God-that takes love for God!! We always think about things we would have done differently if we had the chance. I would defintely want to live a better life for God if I had to go back. I wish I could go back and talk to my friend.
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