My condolences to Shirley Caverly’s family. My hobby of genealogy keeps me looking at Caverly news items. I believe Shirley’s husband Andrew is part of the Irish Caverly family tree. Regards, Paul R. Caverly

I am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs to you and your family during this difficult time. Love you Kim.

Kim & Family- so sorry for your loss.

The Dash

by Linda Ellis

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 her birth
And spoke the following date with tears,

But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years

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 is being read
With your life’s actions to rehash

Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?

My Kimmiecub I am so sorry for you loss. I totally understand what you are going through and I know you will be fine. I am sending prayers to you and your family during this time in your lives.

Andy, Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your beloved wife. I am in Mexico for the winter, so I will not be able to tell you personally. Jessie

My condolences to you & your family Kim. You are all in my thoughts & prayers.