Normally.....

Normally, this kind of stuff doesn't interest me, but because of the mood I have been in lately, this really touched me:Glad You Are 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? If you have received this, it means that you are truly special to the one who sent this to you. Glad You Are In My Dash!!!
May your guardian angel watch over you, faithfully.