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. (l900-l970)
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?
On a personal note: I had the distinct honor of meeting Anitra's Mother Anne in person last night and I must tell ALL of you just how grateful the entire Family is of your support. This is truly a very special woman with a wonderful and loving Family. Anitra's Service today at the Family Worship Center Truth Ministries Church of God on West Road filled the Church with around 400 to 500 people showing their support and this had to make the Pirkle Family proud. The Wicomico County Sheriff's Office escorted the Family with great honor and support as well. Anne will always have a beautiful Angel looking over her on this earth.
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May she and her family have peace. My prayers are with you.
Joe, people are using the link for doing donations, but do you have an address where cards can be sent?
Please keep posting the donations link. Folks are still asking about it.
Thanks.
May the Lord give comfort to these folks, and lovely Anitra, you're an angel.
This was an outstanding presentation of over coming struggles and great loses. What a community that came together as one, to grieve and to celebrate Anitra's gift to go work with our God.
Every speaker had their hands on my heart. The elder at the end was powerful as were all the speakers.
The elder spoke of a time to be born, and there is a time to die. Then he talked about the many ways we relate to time. However we never know when our time to die is going to come. It's what we do while we are here on earth that determines our fate in the afterlife. Where Anitra is now calmly sharing God's love.
It was very moving for me.
Beautifully spoken. Life is unpredictable. My condolences to her family. I didn't know Anitra...but I know she was a wonderful person. God bless.
Thanks so much for all of the support through our tough time! Anitra has gone home now....resting safely in God's arms. I miss her...Our community is amazing...Special Thanks to Salisbury News/Joe Albero, Eric Morris, BoniBlue, WBOC/E. Harrington, WMDT and any other media offices, Sheriff Lewis, Davis Ruark, BB&T Bank, New Dimensions, WCBOE, Verizon, Songbird Chrissy, Best Friend Monica, Bennie Smith Funeral Home and all who donated, attended her service or sent cards and well wishes. Thank You from our hearts!!
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