Today, I witnessed the uncertainty of life and the strength of humanity first hand.
I was on a flight from Colombo to Sydney and a passenger started experiencing some sort of a health issue. The crew sought the assistance of any medical professionals on board. Within minutes, there were passengers and crew trying to help this patient. Apparently, by this time, the passenger had no pulse. The responders did not give up though and kept on with CPR. Sadly, about 90 minutes or so later, the doctors who were on board pronounced the passenger had passed away.
I saw this passenger walking on to the flight with his wife in Colombo. 9 hours later, he was no more. Somebody’s father or grandfather…. Who would be coming to the airport to pick him up…. Did they have plans to celebrate a reunion?
It’s been a surreal experience.
What I also saw was the spirit of humanity at work. Strangers coming together and fighting to keep death at bay. No one wanted to give up. They kept doing what they could. When all failed, there was not a dry eye around. Shedding tears for a stranger that they hardly knew. There is love and there is still hope!!!!
Let us live everyday and love everyday. Live everyday to the fullest.
Credit: kalum de silva