Chapter 17

I can't believe it. Katniss made it away from the blast alive. It was close but she made it. I hate that she made it just in enough time to find Rue caught in a net that will kill her. I remember how bad I felt when I wasn't there when my friend past away about a year ago. She died of multi-organ failure. She was in the mature age but there was no need for her to pass away. I still can remember the call. Her daughter called me in tears and said, "Moms dead and I need you. Can you come?" I went to her and comforted her. I went to the funeral and supported the family. I can still see how her grandson collapsed in tears at the funeral and no one knew what to do but me. There is not much someone can do or say in those situations but the thing I learned that helped is when they know no matter what you will always be there for them. I think no matter what I will always remember that call since it changed my whole life. From a happy life and plans for a wedding to a sad and depressing one being lonely. My fiancée left me. My mom got re-married . My step-dad was diagnosed with skin cancer. My sister had a little girl who has a brain abnormality. The sadness seems to never end. I can only imagine how hard it was for Katniss to witness Rue dying and the last thing she says is Katniss.