I opened up Facebook to find a friend had lost his dog of 15 years--a post that netted him 78 replies. It lent meaning to stop and reflect on just how much dogs matter, and how deeply we're moved by their love.
I had gone in search of funeral details for a friend gone way too early. I knew it would be standing room only, as Cindy was a beautiful girl, a beloved teacher and an inspiration to all who knew her.
I watched mourner after mourner share story after story in loving tribute to how one life can touched so many.
I guess some days we need reminding of just how preciously fragile life is. We start with a date and end with a date and the rest we sum up in a dash. What we do with our dash is all we'll ever be known for.
Somedays it's more than I can grasp.
