[Oe List ...] Sandra's Memeorial Celebration

[Sandra/Bob True]

Dear Norm and Judy,

Thank you for your generous contribution . 
I know that beyond those in the room ,we will be very aware of all the great souls who are our community. Those who Care in Spirit 
We have faith in all that we have been and who will be.

Bob


On Feb 28, 2011, at 5:58 PM, Norm and Judy Lindblad <nj.lindblad at gmail.com> wrote:

> Dear Bob,
>  
> We regret that we will be unable to attend the Memorial Service in New York on March 19th.  We will however be sending a contribution of $1500 to ICA-USA in memory of Sandra's creative service, enduring vision, and faithful support.  We feel deeply blessed to have known and worked with such a joyous spirit lady.
>  
> Grace and Peace,
> Norm and Judy Lindblad 
> 
> 2011/2/26 Sandra/Bob True <icatrue at igc.org>
> Dear Friends and Colleagues,
> 
> Please open the attached regarding Sandra's Memorial Celebration in New York
> City. I have heard from many of you regarding you plans to attend, but I
> need to ask for replies again so that I can get an accurate attendance
> estimate. This promises to be a great celebration. Ann Ensinger is the
> Celebrant, Larry Ward is giving the Eulogy, Rebecca Nichols is hosting and
> several others will be sharing tributes, prayers, songs, and stories.
> 
> We held our first memorial service for Sandra last Sunday in Corona Del Mar,
> California. A group of about 40 childhood friends and her sisters and their
> families gathered. There was a freeflowing sharing of memories and tributes
> - joyful. One story in particular struck me as being so true to Sandra's
> character. A girlfreind from 7th grade in Catholic school said that one day
> the teacher, a nun, was proclaiming the evils of divorce and that all who
> divorced were condenmed to eternal hell. Sandra raised her hand and stood
> up, proclaiming " My parents are divorced, and they are both good, loving,
> and caring people. They will not burn in Hell." Her friend said from that
> point on her life changed and she saw that authority can an should be
> questioned.
> After the celebration we went to the warf in Newport Beach, and in keeping
> with her wishes to be scattered to the four winds, sent some of her ashes
> into the Pacific, an act that we will repeat many places around the world.
> 
> I can't even begin to express how sustained I feel by this wonderful
> community. I am excited to be working with Lidonia, Beret, David, and Karen
> to compile all the prayers of transistion you sent in Sandra's final hours
> into a book.
> 
> Best Regards,
> 
> Bob True
> icatrue at igc.org
> 201-209-1809
> 646-498-8449
> 
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