So dig deep and chisel out that line, and live your dash to your fullest. How are you filling your dash? The way you want? With what matters to you?ĭeath, cemeteries, eulogies, these things can give us a kick in the pants, reminding us to live well, to thrive and not just survive or exist to elongate that dash with intent and purposefulness and not shorten it with robot-like living, sleep-walking through this only life of ours. And through it all she maintained her integrity, strength and raison d’etre. She naturally had her share of challenges and hardships. One of the things we appreciate the most about Mary Hart is how she is always sharing her words of wisdom and encouragement everywhere she goes. We are honored that she is a current (and founding) NGCF Board Member, as well as a past Board Chair. And she lived it actively engaged in a very meaningful life. Mary Hart Wilheit is a woman of grace and love. This was my mother- always in the service of others, both professionally and personally.ĩ7 years is a lot of living. It is not only a reflection of the life of.

A poem with a lesson ‘The Dash’ by Linda Ellis Ellis’ poem focusses on the value of the ‘dash’ that is between the birth date and date of their passing. In Hebrew the word is ‘mitzvahs’ – good deeds. Poems, readings and prayer can offer a helping hand here below are some of the CFQ team’s favourites. That was the overriding theme of my mom’s life. I thought if I had to sum up her dash in a few words it would be, giving to others. As I listened and looked at the new footstone with the ivy planted around it just in time for today’s unveiling, I took note of that little dash between her two dates. My mom’s rabbi spoke so gently and beautifully, reflecting on the prayers for the dead and specifically on my mother. It was a most meaningful and intimate ceremony at the graveside. I wanted to do it before the cold set in. It’s been eight months since my mom died. This occurs within the first year of passing.

How did you live? What was your life like?Ī stone dedication, known as the unveiling, was done for my mom today. It means everything! In between those two dates is life – the life of a person. And spoke the following date with tears, But she said what mattered most of all. He noted that first came her date of her birth. And even when you see it, you may not really think about and reflect on what that line means. He referred to the dates on her tombstone. Unless you’re looking at a tombstone, you’re probably not going to notice or certainly not think about the little line between the person’s birth date and death date. October 25th, 2015 By Harriet | 2 Comments »

Poem dash between the years