Lost for Words: Why Silence Speaks Volumes Now!

There Are Not Enough Words

Lost for Words: Why Silence Speaks Volumes Now!

By Nicole King • Published: 21 Jan 2026 • 10:09 • 1 minute read

I basically had this week’s column written in my head last week. I knew exactly what I was going to… and then Sunday evening happened. None of us expected that a horrific Train crash would occur on the very route so many of us frequently travel. It could have been any one of us, any of our loved ones. Frankly, it's terrifying how close to home this feels.

I haven’t been able to shake this feeling of numbness. There are those continuous "what if" scenarios playing in the background, replaying endlessly in my mind. What if we had been on that train? What if I never saw my children or grandchildren again? And what must those families be going through right now? It's incomprehensible. How can twenty seconds change the world as we know it, and without warning, turn everything upside down?

The immediate aftermath was, predictably, chaotic. With all trains on those affected lines cancelled, airlines, as they often do, responded to the increased demand by adding extra flights. But here's the kicker – they skyrocketed the rates, shamelessly capitalizing on the tragedy. It leaves a rather sour taste, doesn’t it? You’d think there would be some restraint, some sense of shared humanity, but sadly, that’s not always the case.

This whole situation just underscores how fragile life can be, how quickly everything can change. It’s a harsh reminder to cherish every moment, every connection we have with the people we love. Put down your phones, folks, and really *see* each other. It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind, but events like this force us to pause and re-evaluate what truly matters.

My heart goes out to everyone involved in this horrific incident. My deepest sympathies and condolences to families and friends of loved ones lost. There are truly not enough words to express the sorrow and grief that I, and I’m sure so many others, are feeling right now. Sometimes, silence speaks louder than words, and perhaps that's all we can offer right now – our silent support and heartfelt prayers for healing and strength.