Editor's Note

Hi Everyone,

It’s been a tragic start to the Easter holidays with the sad news that a young couple perished in a light aircraft crash near Proserpine Airport on Sunday evening.

You can read the full story on the front page of Mackay Life, if you wish.

I happened to be at the airport on Monday morning when the news that the wreckage of the plane had been discovered and their bodies found.

Since then, I have been thinking about how the devastating news would have travelled to loved ones whose lives will undoubtedly never be the same again.

The pain and complete despair they would be feeling is hard to imagine.

The couple were so young and with such a wonderful future ahead, it feels particularly cruel that this has been taken away from them.

It is a reminder, however, that not one of us knows what lies ahead – a snap decision to get in a vehicle – whether that be a light plane ride or to nip round the corner in the car to get a carton of milk – no-one knows when that one journey could be our last.

That’s why it is so important to hold our family close, never go to sleep on an argument and spend every precious second enjoying life – being kind to others and ourselves.

While we are taking time off to enjoy the Easter long weekend, watching kids cover their faces with chocolate, spending time with visiting relatives and generally relaxing in our beautiful region, let’s remember how sweet life is and appreciate these moments before they become memories.

Rach

Quote of the Week: “Breathe. Let Go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure” (Oprah Winfrey)

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