David Anderson Bush
December 16 - December 18 2000
David's "dash" separates only 2 days, but what an impact those days have had on my life, and on our family. We are mindful of our miracle baby this special week and always. We miss him, love him, and look to our future together.
I read of a man who stood to speak, at the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on this tombstone from beginning...to the end.
He noted that first came his date of birth and spoke the following with tears.
He referred to the dates on this tombstone from beginning...to the end.
He noted that first came his date of birth and spoke the following with tears.
But he said what mattered most of all, was the dash in between those years.
For the dash represents, all the time he spent alive on earth.
And how only those who loved him know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own; the cars, the house, the cash,
For the dash represents, all the time he spent alive on earth.
And how only those who loved him know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own; the cars, the house, the cash,
what matters most 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.
For you never know how much time is left, that can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough, to consider what is true and real.
And always try to understand, the way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger, and show appreciation more,
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
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 and how your spent your dash?
(By Linda Ellis)
(By Linda Ellis)
8 comments:
I have tears running down my cheeks as I think of how important David's dash has been to everyone in our family. We do SO want to be together with each other, and with him. He has given us great incentive to work together to make that possible. He's a family hero!
Sometimes such a brief moment but touches our life for the better and forever! HUGS ... such a special little spirit!
Oh Dresden, this made me cry. He certianly is lucky to have you as his mother. And I'm sure he is cheering you on.
You have a precious family. Will you send your email address to me? My nephew wrote a beautiful poem when their triplets were born and little Brent lived just one day. I think you would love to read it. What a blessing your little David is to you.
What a beautiful way to think about David. Tears are flowing and my heart is very ful of tender feelings.
We are so very blessed to be family!
We're thinking of you guys! We hope we can all strive a littler harder to make it to where he is so that we can all be together forever... Much love to each of you :)
I just love your family! You and Joel are such amazing examples to your kids and all of us! I loved this poem! Thanks!
What a wonderful post!
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