[Dialogue] JAY'S COMPLETED LIFE

[Nan Grow]

Dear Lin and David,
    Bill and I send heartfelt sorrow for you and at the same time rejoice in
Jay's life and his friendship with Cam.  After reading "The Five People You
Meet in Heaven" I can imagine a conversation between two spirit people.
Blessings on you all.
    G&P,   Nan and Bill Grow
----- 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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>
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