Patti (1964-2005). I’m glad I’m in your dash.
Patti (1964-2005). I’m glad I’m in your dash.
A woman who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend, referred to the dates on her tombstone from the beginning….to the end.
She noted that first came her date of birth, and then spoke the following date with tears. But she said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years.
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 owe; 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?
Patti was always so fun loving and adventurous! She did so much for so many! My friend’s Mother was recently diagnosed with cancer and asked me to give her some advice on how to cope. Here’s what I told her. “Being diagnosed with cancer isn’t the end of enjoying life. Try to stay positive for you and your Mom. That was the greatest gift my sister taught me. She never let it bring her down. Yes there will be rough times, sick times, pity parties but hopefully they will be minimal. Incredibly my sister was the one that always brought our spirits up. She was always on the go, always planning her next adventure even when she was in the hospital. I recommend that your Mom be very open with her friends about it. Let them all know what’s going on, but after it’s said don’t dwell on it every conversation. It’s amazing the support people will give.”
I will sorely miss my big Sis as I’m sure everyone else will too. It’s our responsibility to keep her spirit alive and let Isabella know what a wonderful Mother she had. I love you Patti.
