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| Posted by: Rindy 11-Jan-2006, 03:42 PM |
| You may have seen this.. If not its worth the read.. I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates on his tombstone, From the beginning...to the end. He noted that first came his date of birth And spoke the following date with tears, But he said what mattered most of all Was the dash between those years. (1945- 2005) Example For that dash represents all the time That he spent alive on earth... And now only those who loved him, Know what that little line is worth. For it matters not, how much we own; The cars...the house...the cash, What matters is how we live and love And how we spend our dash. So think about this long and hard... Are there things you'd like to change? For you never know how much time is left, That can still be rearranged. If we could just slow down enough To consider what's true and real, And always try to understand The way other people feel And be less quick to anger, And show appreciation more And love the people in our lives Like we've never loved before. If we treat each other with respect, And more often wear a smile.. Remembering that this special dash Might only last a little while. So, when your eulogy's being read With your life's actions to rehash... Would you be proud of the things they say About how you spent your dash? I am glad that you're in my life and part of my dash. From My dash to yours. Laugh long, live long, Yesterday is history Tomorrow is a mystery Today is a GIFT . . . That is why they call it the present |
| Posted by: MiLadyCeilidh 11-Jan-2006, 06:18 PM |
| It's beautiful! Thank you Rindy. |
| Posted by: Lil 12-Jan-2006, 06:36 AM |
| I'll second that! Lil |
| Posted by: AyaLove 12-Jan-2006, 03:57 PM |
| Hey Rindy are you the one who posted this on the Albannach forum? Slainte Mhath |
| Posted by: Rindy 12-Jan-2006, 04:27 PM |
| Hi Ayalove, yes that was I... Death effects us all......Hope your doing well.. Slainte  |
| Posted by: AyaLove 12-Jan-2006, 04:29 PM |
| yes i'm good, you. |
| Posted by: Rindy 12-Jan-2006, 04:34 PM |
| Fine thank you.... Slainte |
| Posted by: AyaLove 12-Jan-2006, 04:59 PM |
| good |
| Posted by: Raven 13-Jan-2006, 02:46 PM |
| thanks for post Rindy Very touching Mikel |
| Posted by: kiltedlover69 14-Jan-2006, 12:38 PM |
| Very good post |
| Posted by: ballydun 14-Jan-2006, 03:08 PM |
| That is sooo true! I'm so often forgetting to be thankful for what i have now. Thanks for the reminder Rindy.  |
| Posted by: greenldydragon 17-Jan-2006, 03:00 PM |
| A brilliant way to remind everyone that life is short...beautiful... |