The Journey That Never Reached Its Destination: A Painful Reminder of Life’s Fragility

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Pratik Joshi had been living in London for the past six years. A dedicated software professional, he had long nurtured a dream - to build a better future abroad for his wife and their three young children, who remained in India while he laid the groundwork.

After years of planning, paperwork, and patience, that dream was finally becoming reality. Just two days ago, his wife, Dr. Komi Vyas, a practicing medical professional, resigned from her job in India. Their bags were packed, emotional farewells had been exchanged, and their hearts were filled with anticipation. The future they had hoped for was finally within reach.

This morning, filled with hope, excitement, and plans for a new beginning, the entire family boarded Air India flight 171 to London. Before takeoff, they clicked a cheerful selfie and shared it with relatives - a snapshot of a new life waiting to begin.

But they never arrived.

The plane crashed. No one survived.

In an instant, a lifetime of dreams was reduced to ashes. A cruel and devastating reminder that life is incredibly fragile. Everything we build, everything we hope for, everything we love - hangs by the thinnest thread.

We often live, talk, act, and plan as if life is certain. But it isn’t.

So while you can, live freely, love deeply, forgive quickly. Don’t wait for the “right time” to be happy - make it now.

This tragedy has left us shattered. Grief has taken over, and for now, the weight of it feels unbearable. Today, we are broken. Absolutely down.

Yet somehow, just days from now, the same God who lets us fall will begin to restore our strength. He will plant seeds of courage, bring back our faith, and make us whole again. We’ll speak again. Smile again. Hope again.

But not today.

Today, we grieve.



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