Right Now - Maya Creamer

       At this very moment, somewhere in the universe, a family gathers in a hospital room, spending their last moment with a loved one about to pass away. They smile as they remember all the memories they have shared; they cry as they think about their future without a very important person. As they gather around the frail body lying in bed, fading away, they wish for just one more day, a few more moments with the person they love so much. They have so much more love to share; why must they say goodbye now?
       At this very moment, somewhere in the universe, a family gathers in a hospital room, celebrating the birth of a new baby. They smile as they think of all the memories they will make with this new tiny human; they cry with the joy of being blessed with such a beautiful, healthy addition to their family. As they gather around the mother holding her new child, they are thankful to have gotten their wish after so many months, so many years of waiting. They are so happy; how will they show this baby just how much they are loved?
       At this very moment, somewhere in the universe, someone is saying goodbye for the last time, and someone is saying hello for the first time. Someone is grieving, someone is celebrating. Someone is making a wish, and someone's wish has just been granted. The universe has lost one soul, but gained another.