The Dash - Linda Ellis (1996)

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 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 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 is being read, with your life’s actions to rehash…
would you be proud of the things they say about how you spent YOUR dash?


Monday, March 11, 2013

Welcome to the Family, Billable Hours!

For several years, Jon and I have jealously watched family and friends around us buy a boat.  Every time we saw a boat for sale, Jon and I would talk for 30 minutes about the kind of boat we wanted and how we could trim our budget to afford one.  This year, I was so serious about making that dream a reality for Jon, I added to my 30 before 30 bucket list.  And, I am proud to say that on Saturday, we received the title to a 2000 Fish Hawk Crestliner.  It is 16' long and has four seats, two live wells, lots of storage and the hull is deeper in the middle to keep the kids safer.  We plan on taking it to be painted soon - Wabash Red, of course.  We'll probably replace the carpet next year, but it's in pretty good shape for being 12 years old!  Jon and Jonathan spent four hours power-washing the boat yesterday and getting it ready for its maiden voyage (with us).  Jonathan is so excited about going fishing - and Jon is so proud to see his son so excited.  We can't wait for nice weather!  We tossed around a lot of names over the last week, but we have decided to name the boat "Billable Hours".  Now, when you call Jon on his cell and he says he is working, don't be fooled - listen closely for the sound of a reel turning in the background!


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