Living Our Dash

A year has gone by.

There are times that it seems only yesterday that Sherry passed on. Then there are days that seem may never end.

As I look back, I see how life moves on. The events that made the day, week, months and year.

Events are the things that happen to us, and around us, that we remember. Whether good or bad, events will continue to happen.

This past month, I have attend funerals of my friends' family's. In both services a poem named "The Dash" was recited. The Dash is a poem that talks about the dash on a memorial stone, between the birth date and the death date. It is small, but it represents the life that the person lived.

As I think about this dash, it is for those whom have died, their events, their life.

Then I think about it for us; we just have the date at the beginning, the birth date. We are still drawing our own line that connects us to the second date.

I cant help but think, if we were to draw a line from our birth date and continue that line to an approximately date (that represents the moment we think we may die), and in this line, we can write all the events that we would like to be remembered for, what would we write?

I believe we would write the most memorable events we can, because we will record these events, remembering our life can end at any time, before our approximate date.

So I live the best I can, writing memorable events along the way. I want to do things that will be remembered for, by my family and friends, today and for many years later.

Soon we will be ending this blog and will turn our attention to newer ways to let you know what is happening in our lives. I am being told that I need to get on Facebook. Yep, it shows my age, I ask "what is facebook?", well soon I shall learn.

As I end I must share one new event about our family. As in many of our past posts, we've talked about our family. Well, Friday at 10:15 am, our family grew to include one more.

Jeremy and Becky are blessed with another little girl, named Sophia Marie Hagerman. Our events continue, and joy keeps entering into our lives.

I am a very happy Grandfather.

Pictures will follow soon.

-Dave, Grandpa, Papa

Coming up on the 17th.

We have made it through the holidays, and now head into a more difficult time.

A year ago Saturday (this coming), mom passed away. While this post precedes the 17th by a few days, my thoughts are beginning to drift in that direction.

Its hard for me to believe its only been a year. At times, it feels like it was just a few months ago, and other times it seems so long ago.

I know, for me, this Saturday will be difficult, more so in the evening. I am unsure, at the moment, what the day has planned. I will probably go in to work, as we have a large group; it will be nice to keep my mind on something other than the fact its been a year. I know Jeremy is scheduled to be at work also. I am unsure of Dad's plans.

Sunday, there is a good possibility that we will head to Carson City to visit the grave site. That is of course if there hasn't been a new addition to the family. Thats right, Jeremy & Becky are due any time!

We all look forward to this new child, and it is like God to give us this blessing during this difficult time. His love is only exceeded by His forgiveness, which could be argued is because of His love, none the less... I digress.

Emotions are mixed with so many things going on, however I am thankful to know that God is in control.

At this time, it feels appropriate to look back at the posts and scripture that has helped us better understand moms comfort, and sorrow. Below are some of the posts I have reviewed:

Psalms 139

Mom has gone home...

Video at Last

Through the Fog

and finally: Today, We Rejoice.

-Layne