Muscat and the Azzan bin Qais community experienced two tragedies yesterday, and the shock is still settling in. This morning at full-school assembly, a teacher made the announcement that ABQ had lost a tenth grade student last night to a motorcycle accident. As the reality hit, many students began to cry. The halls of ABQ today are not filled with running, laughing students with bright faces. His friends described him as a friendly, kind person always ready to greet you with a smile. I did not personally know the student who passed away, but my heart goes out to his family and everyone who knew him. Additionally, a bus full of students rolled over yesterday, killing four and injuring dozens more. I think it is safe to say that all of Muscat is praying for the recovery of the injured, and sending strength to the families of the deceased. Again, I did not know any of these students, but tragedies such as these really open your eyes to your own mortality, so the news affected me as well.
In times of hardship such as these, it is important to grieve, but it is also important to recognize that we are still alive. We must grasp each day as an opportunity to learn and grow, and live each day as if it were our last. As we have all learned, tragedy can strike at any moment, and we must live our lives to the fullest. Be thankful for each day and every occurrence, no matter how difficult this might be. Live, love, learn, and never take life for granted. Again, please keep the families and friends of the students who passed away in your thoughts and prayers.
Caillean in Oman 