I would like to introduce you to Amy Farrell…a beautiful person, a kind hearted woman…and a soul so pure, that God himself had to have taken extra special time to create her.
There are so many amazing people out there deserving of recognition…but right now I choose Amy Farrell. You don’t know Amy Farrell, but if you did…you would never forget her!
Amy is a shining star…it doesn’t matter if you have known her your entire life, or for 5 minutes…because no matter the length of time you have known her…she has the ability to wrap herself around your heart…and leave you feeling enough love, warmth, and compassion to last you an entire life time!
Amy was born and raised here in our small town in North Idaho. And later moved to Los Angelos, California to pursue her dream in singing and acting. Amy has the voice of a true angel…and I am not just saying that…her voice is so amazing that your hearts would melt just by the rythem that explodes from her heart. She truly leaves a forever lasting impression…not only by her beautiful voice, but by her amazing soul!
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Today on December 6th, 2008…I attented Amy’s celebration of life. She passed at the age of 21 years.
Amy…you have inspired so many people in your life, and although it was God’s will for you to return to the heavens above, I believe it was because your job here on earth was done in God’s eyes.
You have changed so many lives by the gift of your love, and moved so many people from the beautiful smile on your face…and you have inspired me more than you know!
In Loving Remembrance
Amy Elizabeth Farrell
October 28, 1987 ~ November 29, 2008
I would like to share with my redbubble friends a beautiful poem read during Amy’s Celebration of Life. It touched me and so many people…and really helped me in so many ways…not only how precious life is…but the life we share with our family and friends.
The Dash
copyright 1996 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 the date of her birth
and spoke of 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 spend your dash?
Again Amy…thank you for your forever inspiration!
dpennyor
sounds like an amazing woman who passed way to early!!! a great tribute to her my friend!!!
WayoftheWarrior
No words to say…...............thoughts and prayers, Tony
midzing
a beautiful tribute,,, my thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends,,,
Jaeda DeWalt
A beautiful tribute :)
From her images emanates a bright Spirit.
The Dash is one of my favorite poems.
Thank you for reminding us all to live in the present and celebrate it for the gift that it is . . .
all we really have is NOW.
Sending up my thoughts and prayers.
hugs and support
j a e d a
William Hallatt
:(
Gail Bridger
This is a great tribute to your very lovely friend, you have done her much justice. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your precious friend, who was taken from you and her family way too early.
Bill Gamblin
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of a so very special friend to you…
Wendy Slee
OH dear….I was smiling broadly and thinking how much better the world is for special souls like Amy, and then I read of her passing and I found tears of regret and sadness flowingdown my face. Regret because her time was so short, regret for all those who did not KNOW her or be touched by her, and regret because we all have such a short time here on this planet to leave our mark and make it a better place…. to grow and learn and play and touch this world in whatever way we can. She obviously lived her life to the fullest and left each place she touched more illuminated than how she found it…..
I feel the void of grief that is left behind for you and all who loved her, but the light will return even brighter in her honour because you may have lost a beloved friend, but you have gained an incredible angel…...
Mark Peterson
A great tragedy to have passed at such a young age. I can see the zest she had for life in her photo’s. Your tribute to Amy is heartfelt and beautiful Kellie…
linda858100
lovely ,,fantastic inded.
Ginger Barritt
I’m truly at a loss as to what to say KC….First, what an amazing person you are, to share this tribute with us. 2nd What an amazing woman to have touched you and others so deeply and at such a young age…I’m so sorry I did not know her in life…My prayers go out to all of those who will obviously miss her.
PeriRainPhotog
So sad and sorry for your loss and her families loss.Its never easy to loose someone so young.
C J Hummel - ...
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your friend, such a gentle and beautiful foul. The wonderful thing her spirit will live on to continue her magic of love and compassion.
C J Hummel - ...
*soul
(sorry about the typo)
thepaintedsoul
This is a heartbreaker. Her photos convey a vibrant soul. I feel for your loss. My prayers will be with you and with her family.
Steve Chapple
A wonderful moving tribute, such beautiful sentiment and a reading with so much meaning!!!
Christopher Bi...
i read this and looked at the wonderful vibrant photos of amy, i think you have done a wonderful thing here in celebrating amy’s influence on you and those she touched. i dont think we can remind ourselves enough to
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.
truly inspiring and wonderful words and i hope that i and all of your other readers can remember these words and live them….
Bob Wickham
At times it seems this world is so unfair.
I’m sure her family and friends would feel warmth and comfort from your beautiful tribute.
Bob
Rosalie Dale IPA
You are such a compassionate person Kellie. An amazing tribute – and The Dash would have to be one of my fav poems. Thank you for the reminder. Hugs xx
Paul Gitto
Wonderful tribute, so sorry.
jerry alcantara
such a very sad story ,but i know she is happy now where she is,like a joyful in here face,you are such a friend doing this wonderful tribute…..my prayers to her and her family.
Geoff Coleman...
I’m so sorry for your loss Kelly – the love of life just shines from those eyes – what a tragedy but what an amazing legacy for such a short span of years.
aspectsoftmk
my friend…i touch my heart..you are in my thoughts. heartfelt words and emotions kellie….beautiful amy in all aspects….
beautiful life shared…and yes, she will always be..xxx
Angel Perry
Kellie..So sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you and her loved ones. You have created a truly incredible tribute…The amazing smile and spirit that eludes from Amy is a feeling you just don’t get from everyone. You have shared it perfectly. Thank you for that! May Amy rest in peace….and may you all heal in time.
ozjami
Very sad news KC,thank you for sharing ,it certainly reinforces how precious and how short life really is…:(
Keith Reesor
Wonderful tribute Kellie…so sorry for the loss of your beautiful friend. Thank you for sharing the poem “The Dash”. I had never heard it before and it is very moving!
Kelly J
A beautiful tribute Kellie, I am truly sorry for your loss.. Like many others, I too was shocked when you mentioned that she had passed. Such a beautiful lady, with a totally illuminating smile. She will be smiling down at you forever, and keep you safe. I have never heard the poem, thankyou it is beautifully written…. Thoughts and prayers with you, and her family.
My heartfelt sympathy, Kellie.
Naylor
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She will always be with you Kellie… never let her memory fade
I am so so sorry for your loss…
DanaMS
Ohhh Sweetheart.. that’s SO SAD… I’m so sorry dear friend. Beauty of her personality shines through her eyes and smile… Thank you for sharing… I’ll keep her in my prayers.. Hope you are ok.. Love you.. xoxox D.
Gene Praag
What a heart warming tribute my friend….I am so sorry for your loss!
Kimberly Palmer
I’m so sorry for the loss of this beautiful young woman. My heart goes out to all who loved her…
Anthony Hedger
This is a beautiful tribute to Amy, Kellie, my thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. The photos of her are amazing I can feel her love pouring from them what a beautiful person she was, God bless her and you Kellie, I am so sorry for your loss.
Jeff Burns
This is terrible so sorry for the loss.
ozlat
awesome tribute and looks like we lost an awesome person
Gary L. Suddath
wonderful tribute to someone who sounds so nice…sorry for yours and those who new her, loss…the date stuck me.. as 10 years ago I got a another chance at life on 6 December when I survived a heart attack….it don’t seem fair sometimes to me that I, having lived a full life should be spared when those so young and full of joy like her should move on
Nancy Polanski
Kellie, what a wonderful tribute to this young woman! She is beautiful, truly beautiful, and apparently her beauty was not merely physical. You have described a person whom I wish I could have known. Thank you for sharing her with us!
Lior Goldenberg
So sad, so touching.
hfrymark
KC so, so, sorry for your loss, she had such a vibriant smile that I’m sure touched everyone she met.
The poem are words to live by.
Birgitta
I am just in tears.
“I believe it was because your job here on earth
was done in God’s eyes.” .
I feel ya!
Birgitta
(And thanks for sharing this, Kellie.)
This so moves me..
Big hugs. †
Charlie08
Kellie, I am so sorry to hear about your friend..she was so incredibly beautiful on the outside and apparently on the inside as well.
On November 28, 2008 my sister was diagnosed with Cholangiocarcinoma, a very rare cancer of the bile duct. The odds of survival are extremely low. My heart goes out to you for your loss.
Shanna S.
Wow, I am so sorry to hear about this. She was such a beautiful woman and the way you speak about her it apparently was not only on the outside. It’s crazy to think she was only a year older than I. My prayers are with you and all that knew her. I lost my 3 year old niece in 2007 so I can relate to the pain of losing such an amazing soul and being. Hang in there and thank you for sharing this because it has a really good message that everyone should hear. : )
Andrew Price
I know this feeling, sadly. what a beautiful young woman.
BruceMeyer
Too beautiful for words. I’m so sorry for your loss, and all of our loss.
liesbeth
You touched my heart..i feel sorry that an angel like her was called Home.. but from what i read i know she will never be forgotten.. by uploading this her energy will still make a difference for many..
silverstrummer...
Such a beautiful accolade to do for this beautiful woman “Amy Elizabeth Farrell” My sincere condolences to Amy’s family and friends!
God picks the ones that are always helping others. Its nice also that Amy has left her mark on the World now! A Beautiful woman – David
Lorna Gerard
Thank you so much for this wonderful tribute, you can can see the love and happiness radiating from Amy. How lucky were you to have shared her life and her also to have you. I can relate so well, as our son Adam passed away 11years ago, at 27yrs and he loved to help others so much and loved to sing, it seems that God needs them more than us, and they are so happy. I truly believe they are now with God and doing even more wonderful work, to still show us so much love and help, so, we are doubly blessed. xxxooo
LoriSmaltz
She was so young, it is sad. What a great person she was in her short time here. Your tribute is glorius!
Light-Rain 10 days ago
She seems amazing and you must of been an amazing friend of hers. I appreciate you sharing Amy’s celebration of life with me. She was very beautiful and very young, but God must’ve spent a little more time on her, he broke the mould.
How did she pass, hoping you’ll continue to treasure the memories, many hugs