"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

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
Wtih your life's actions to rehash...
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spend your DASH?...

Our Deepest Fear...

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful
beyond measure.
It is our Light, not our Darkness, that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous,
talented, fabulous?
Actually, who are you NOT to be?
You are a child of God. Your playing small
does not serve the World.
There is nothing enlightening about shrinking so that other
people won't feel insecure around you.
We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is
within us.
It is not just some of us;
it is in everyone.
And as we let our own Light shine, we unconsciously give
other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence
automatically liberates others."

Thank YOU

So I can't sleep...I am so grateful for the people in my life! For the examples they set for me and the strength they are! I can't believe some of the things they have been through, and how they can still do anything and everything in their power to make life better for someone else!
Thanks for being such a great friend, and example to me in your life. You were someone who I was able to get close to, and someone I was able to care about a lot, you were example to me and everyone in my family and all the lives that you touched around you! Your friendly, caring, fun loving attitude was something that touched every person you came in contact with! My family loved and loves that our families were able to be so close and we were so lucky to have you in our lives for the time that we did! You were a strength to all of us...THANK YOU!

Sunny days seem to hurt the most
Wear the pain like a heavy coat
I feel you everywhere I go
I see your smile, I see your face
I hear you laughing in the rain
Still can't believe you're gone

It ain't fair you died too young
Like a story that had just begun
The death tore the pages all away
God knows how I miss you
All the hell that I've been through
Just knowing no one could take your place
Sometimes I wonder who you'd be today

Would you see the world?
Would you chase your dreams?
Settle down with a family?
I wonder, what would you name your babies?
Some days the sky's so blue
I feel like I can talk to you
And I know it might sound crazy

It ain't fair you died too young
Like a story that had just begun
The death tore the pages all away
God knows how I miss you
All the hell that I've been through
Just knowing no one could take your place
Sometimes I wonder who you'd be today

Today, Today, TodayToday, Today, Today

Sunny days seem to hurt the most
I wear the pain like a heavy coat
The only thing that gives me hope
Is I know I'll see you again someday

Someday, Someday

New Year, New look...

So now that the New Year is officially here...I didn't make any resolution's or anything like that! But I am making one now...I went riding today again with Cindy and oh my gosh it was AMAZING I got to accidentally trot bare back and got to be out in the open freshly snow covered field just me and Dancer and the sun was shining GORGEOUSLY bright this morning it was amazing and while I was riding I was thinking about this past year about the things I have learned, the trials I have been through, the ways I have been able to grow, and the life I have been blessed enough to been given a chance at. Well after my ride I had my cousin's baptism today and during that I was able to think more about my baptism and the things I have learned since. And I am so grateful for all the blessing's I have in my life!
It hasn't been the easiest road, I have made some stupid mistakes, I have hurt some of the people I care about the most in this world. I haven't always listened I have been stubborn and wanted to do things my way. Or things to work how they are supposed to...according to my book...but I have learned that's not how it goes. I have been given so many oppurtunities in life, I have had so many chances and I have learned so much, but I'm still learning and still trying I have a lot left to do to grow up and to reach the point I want to be at in life! So this year I'm going to do the best I can to be the person I want to become! And to help those around me! "This is my one big chance and I'm gonna take it twice With the past down below, I know love lifted me up here So I'll take a breath, kiss the sky, toll the bell cause it's a Brand New Year!"