Tribute To a Friend
One of my dearest and oldest friends died
two Sunday mornings ago. Some of you know her -- Joan Bramsch. She
was a gifted writer, publisher, teacher, spiritual seeker. And one
of the most powerful, loving women I've ever known.
Joan and I never met in person. Yet the bond of our friendship
and love was deeper than that I have with other friends, and even
some family, I have known "in the flesh."
Joan was always so upbeat and happy, even when she was going
through hell. She went through more hell than most of us will ever
know. But her bright shining spirit lit up even the darkest places.
Even in the midst of her challenges she managed, with her love and
compassion, to uplift and inspire all of us who knew her.
As Joan's daughter Nancy said:
"Mom kept such a positive attitude and a great sense of
humor until the very end. We are happy that she is free from pain
and in a better place. We were so lucky to have her for this last
precious year. I think that having her this past year was our
special miracle. It was a miracle she survived such a massive stroke
and was still able to talk to us and teach us about life until the
very end of hers."
My human side dearly misses Joan, although I feel no sadness,
only joy, because I know she's now free from all pain and care.
She's once again with Bill, her beloved husband of many years.
And she is still here with all of us who love her. Not in the
physical sense, of course, but surely in spirit. The non-physical
bond is always much deeper and richer than the physical one.
If only we all understood we never lose those we love, and that
after "death" the love deepens. So too does the
communication if we are open to it. So much grief, pain, and
suffering can be avoided, and even totally eliminated, when we
believe that.
Godspeed, Joan, until we meet again.
(Chief
Joseph will return next week.)
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