Life came to all of us in a series of jerks, yanks, hurts and parties.  To see the broader picture, one realizes that the little dash on a grave stone, had a lot of living, weddings, partings, burials, births, Christmas and moments, some very sad, and some very happy. In all kindness to those who have departed, we honor them, yet at the same time need to tell the WHOLE story, of how they overcome.  Sometimes the nights were very long, and it seemed there was only a glimmer of hope.  Life is indeed very short.  Enjoy today.