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An f2f Alanon friend e-mailed this to me, I liked it and thought I'd share...
I'm Glad You're In My Dash
I read of a man who stood to speak At the funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates on her tombstone, From the beginning...to the end.
He noted that first came her date of birth And spoke the following date with tears, But he said what mattered most of all Was the dash between those years.
(1934 - 1998)
For that dash represents all the time That she spent alive on earth... And now only those who loved her, 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 reality
Hope you enjoyed this too((Alanon friends)) Christy
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If we think that miracles are normal, we will expect them. And expecting a miracle is the surest way to get one.
Thanks so much for sharing. I am learning to live each day to be grateful for what I have. By applying the tools of this program, growing and learning to trust, my dash is getting brighter and longer.
Really meaningful after loosing so many people in my life lately. Really been thinking of how to spend the rest of my dash ----. Especially after loosing Ardell on april 2, 2006. Wondering what my life represents to others and what I want it to have represented.
Hug)))
