[Springboard] Ron Griffith - Journey On

[Robert Rafos]

Dear Beret and Family,

We are saddened to hear of Ron's final step on his human journey.  We  
are grateful to him and you, especially for the sharing of his final  
days with such dignity and compassion.

You stand at the closed door
through which your loved one has passed.
Those of us who love you
stand beside you at the door.

Maya Angelou

Be with the peace that passes all understanding.

Grace and peace and love,

Sandra and Bob Rafos

On 13-Mar-09, at 7:44 PM, Beret Griffith wrote:

> Dear friends and colleagues,
>
> Ron died peacefully on Thursday, March 12 at 12:35 am. We sat with  
> him throughout his Big Journey.
>
> Thank you for your care for us over the past nine months.
> Grace and Peace,
> Beret
>
> ON THE DAY I DIE
>
> On the day I die, when I'm being carried
> toward the grave, don't weep. Don't say,
>
> 'He's gone!  He's gone."  Death has nothing
> to do with going away. The sun sets and
>
> the moon sets, but they're not gone.
> Death is a coming together. The tomb
>
> looks like a prison, but it's really
> release from union. The human seed goes
>
> down in the ground like a bucket into
> the well where Joseph is. It grows and
>
> comes up full of some unimagined beauty
> Your mouth closes here and immediately
>
> opens with a shout of joy there.
>
> Jelaluddin Rumi
> 13th Century Persia
>
>
> A service will be held on Saturday, March 28, 11:00 am at the United  
> Methodist Church, 1401 South Maple Street, Northfield, Minnesota.   
> Visitation will be held on Friday evening 4 - 7pm in the church  
> Reception Room and again 10:00 – 11:00am before the service. A  
> luncheon will follow in the Fellowship Room. In lieu of flowers,  
> memorials to the Ron Griffith Young Leaders Fund are preferred.  
> Information is available on www.northfieldymca.org
>
> Sue Laxdal will be talking about Ron's life in the O:E/EI/ICA  
> community during the service. If you have any stories to share we'd  
> love to hear them. Stefan Laxdal will be the story telling guide  
> during the luncheon.
>
> There will be a link to his complete obituary on Saturday, March 21,  
> 2009
>
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