People have different stories to begin with. We are not ones to pass judgement on their ability to paddle their way out of the big waves. We are not ones to decide about their future. Most importantly, we are not the ones to decide what they do with their own lives. Each living thing in this world matters. Each one of us matters. Our stories demonstrate how we have managed to survive in this cruel yet beautiful world. Life really is precious. Life gives people the opportunity to live in the world, to go farther, to go beyond. A life to enjoy, cry, learn from, and overcome.