[Dialogue] JAY'S COMPLETED LIFE

[Sherwood Shankland]

Breathe in...Breathe out,
Breathe in...Breathe out,

and then, the sound of silence...

How harsh at first,
sudden death drops us to our knees,

and then, the cleansing tears begin to flow...

Why, oh why, does our Jay now fly,
to realms beyond our knowing?

his journey and ours take a graceful turn.

Gratitude soon finds its way,
into our hearts and conversations...

and memeories are richer now - amid our storytelling.

Thank you, Lord - for Jay's light steps
and Thank you Jay - for values lived so true...

So long, dear friend - your journey is amazing!

Grace and Peace, Sherwood

_______________________________
Sherwood Shankland
Shankland & Associates
4910 Briar Street
Fairfax, VA 22032
703-503-5457
sshankland at cox.net




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David & Lin Zahrt" <ch.bnb at longlines.com>
To: <Dialogue at wedgeblade.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 11:24 AM
Subject: [Dialogue] JAY'S COMPLETED LIFE


> Jay Zahrt Freed, 42, of Carson City, NV, died unexpectedly in his sleep at 
> his parents' home near Turin on January 9, 2005.
>
> Jay is survived by his wife Patricia Freed, of Carson City, NV, his 
> parents David and Linda Zahrt of Turin, IA, his sister Heidi of Camarillo, 
> CA, grandmother Luella Reese of Pleasant View Care Center in Whiting; IA, 
> aunts Christy Tews of Carson City, NV, Jo Reese Nelson of Toronto, 
> Ontario, Karen Bird of Berkeley, CA and their families, and uncle Alan 
> Marken of Clear Lake, IA and his family.
>
> A memorial service will be held in Carson City in July 1, 2005; his 
> birthday, and Jay and Trish's wedding anniversary.
>
> The following tribute was written by Jay's sister Heidi, and his wife, 
> Trish.
>
> Jay Zahrt Freed, Bodhisattva
>
> It is with tears and laughter, sorrow and joy that Jay's family 
> acknowledges the end of his earth-bound presence. As we gathered in the 
> Iowa farmhouse in which he died we cradled his ashes in our arms. We 
> remembered his too brief existence, and searched for the words to say 
> goodbye to the man we love so much.
>
> Jay, as we send you on your journey, we urge you not to stop in the dark 
> places, but to spread your love as you travel your path. Many lives were 
> touched by your gentle, caring spirit, and we defined so much of ourselves 
> by our relationship with you. Your curiosity, ingenuity and creativity 
> awed us. Your core beliefs included a reverence for the environment and a 
> quest for peace. On the other hand, your cynicism could ruffle our 
> feathers.
>
> You despaired when we were in pain and yet you knew how to celebrate our 
> joyful moments. You may not have recognized how you buoyed us through 
> rough waters all these years, and we no longer feel fully ourselves 
> without you. As we each return to our day-to-day lives, we remember your 
> integrity and your chosen purpose on this earth-to reduce suffering. We 
> carry forth your intention of lovingkindness into the world, with you in 
> our hearts.
>
> We love you.
>
>
> -- 
> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
> | David and Lin Zahrt  | Country Homestead Bed and Breakfast | 22133 
> Larpenteur Rd
> | Turin, IA 51040     <mailto:zahrt at country-homestead.com>
> | (712) 353-6772 Phone    <http://www.country-homestead.com>
>                  -- Doorway to the Loess Hills --
> Where a change-of-pace is as good as a vacation,
> And a sense-of-place is soothing to the soul.
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