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Isn't this great!!?? I'm sending it on the the Parkinson's List, and then to family and other friends. Thank you, Marilyn. Sharon Starr; Daughter and CG / Rae 74/50/45 Florence, AZ “Always expect the best while preparing for the worst and take time for humor.” **************************************************************************** *************************************** -----Original Message----- From: Shafer, Marilyn <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Tuesday, October 27, 1998 12:46 PM Subject: The Dash >...just sharing... > > >> THE DASH >> >> I read of a religious leader who stood to speak at the funeral of his >> friend. >> He referred to the dates on her tombstone from the beginning...to the >> end. >> He noted that first came the date of her birth and spoke of the >> following date with tears, >> but he 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 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. (You could be at "dash >> mid-range.") >> 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 is being read with your life's actions to >> rehash... >> would you be pleased with the things they say about how you spent your >> dash? >> >> >> >