Monday, January 12, 2009

Funeral For A Friend






T. Dennis Barney
with his beautiful wife, Ann



Today, many friends and family members gathered to say goodbye to an amazing man. He will leave a very large hole in many people's lives, but he will also leave a very large legacy as well. His funeral was a beautiful tribute to a great man who touched thousands of lives.

As we left the funeral we were handed a bookmark with the following saying:

The time to be kind

is now.

The place to be kind

is here.

We needn't be told

the way to be kind

For the way to be kind

is clear.

But it's good to pause

and remember

In the heat of our stress

and drive,

The very best time

to live

Is while we are still

alive.

The time to be happy

is now.

The place to be happy

is here.

The way to be happy

Is to make others happy.

Simple enough, I fear

But the simple things

we are apt to miss

As we struggle and fret

and strive

Forgetting the very best time

to live

Is while we are

still alive.

I don't usually make New Year's resolutions. But I think this year, this poem wil be mine.

I have put it in a place where I can see it every day, and in memory of Dennis Barney, I will strive to live while I am yet still alive.

(and forgive me once more, Shelly, for stealing a picture from your blog)

2 comments:

  1. he was an amazing person who went about doing good.
    drew was dating lindsey when he left.
    he was sad to hear about her dad.

    (you never said if my guess was correct.)

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  2. HI, Cute blog!! Im so glad you've joined the blogging world, I'll pass it on to the rest of the family they would love to see it, Stacey's trying to set one up as well. stay in touch.
    Casey Ann

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