This world is cloudy and uncertain.
Just last week, a piece of news tugged at everyone's heart.
Nantong, a small city that has only been seen in geography books, broke into our field of vision because of a tragic car accident.
A school bus collided with a truck full of muck, and in that instant, life was ruthlessly interrupted.
A 12-year-old girl, with a heavy schoolbag still on her shoulder, passed away like this, and she didn't even have time to say "goodbye".
The little girl's name is "Youyou", and her cute nickname is so inappropriate for her age.
Youyou's death touched the hearts of the entire society, and countless strangers spontaneously expressed their condolences.
Outside the door of the funeral parlor where Youyou was located, they stepped on thousands of sorrows in their hearts and competed to feed the takeaway.
Cakes, breads, fruits......
Mountains of food, surging with heavy mourning, swept the streets.
The staff at the funeral home were so embarrassed that they had to call in multiple people overnight to help carry the newly delivered food layer by layer.
What kind of mourning is this?
A netizen wrote: "There is no way to express mourning, so it is turned into food and placed in the most simple comfort."
It's a pity that this "rustic" solace can't escape the ruthless reality.
Food is not released in the first place, and it will inevitably spoil after three to five days. If it is not dealt with in time, it will inevitably cause great waste and health hazards.
Youyou's family saw it in their eyes, and their hearts were dripping blood.
They are very grateful for everyone's love and concern for Youyou, but they hope that this concern can be in a different state of existence.
So, Youyou's family issued an appeal on the Internet - "Please don't order any more food, if you have any thoughts, it's better to write a letter to Youyou." "
Indeed, this may make more sense.
Letters can be preserved and will not rot and deteriorate. It bears witness to every mourning and becomes an eternal tribute.
As soon as this appeal came out, it immediately sparked heated discussions.
Some people insist that ordering takeout is a very direct expression of grief, but more sincere.
It is also said that ordering takeout is disrespectful to life and a waste without moderation.
The two sides are arguing, you come and go, so it's not lively.
Actually, I think there is some truth on both sides.
After all, people don't think the same way they think, and it is only natural that the way they approach life will be different.
Personally, I tend to support the family approach.
Life is short, but it's so precious.
If we rely on food to vent our sorrows every time we mourn, it is destined to bring endless waste and pollution.
This not only ignores the preciousness of life, but also violates the basic respect for food.
Everyone comes into this world equally.
When we are given life, we have the responsibility to learn, grow, and contribute to society.
Instead of living a drunken life and wasting resources.
Therefore, I support the family's proposal to "write a letter to Youyou".
It is a nobler, more enduring and meaningful form of mourning.
The handwritten letters carry the thoughts and nostalgia of countless people for life.
These letters will be kept in a safe place, forever witnessing that Yoyo has been in this world.
In closing, I would like to say that:
Life is short and fragile, but because of this, it is important to remember it in a simple and meaningful way.
Let's work together to avoid waste, respect food, and focus on the preciousness of life, rather than being blinded by senseless sadness.
Only in this way, when the new life comes to us, can we greet it with clearer eyes and the most sincere blessings.