Let's Go Shopping!
New Frontiers Natural Foods has graciously offered to help Further Shore/Wayne's House to help cleanup the recent Flood! We have been chosen as recipients of 5% Wednesday in the month of April! That means that 5% of all sales on Wednesday, April 16th will be donated to Further Shore and Wayne's House! If you are already a regular shopper or have been thinking about shopping at a healthy food store, making your purchases on April 16th will raise funds that support the Further Shore mission which is to provide education and resources for living well and dying with dignity.
Our clients are individuals and families with chronic or serious illness and end of life concerns. Most do not have funds for the kind of support we provide: bodywork including massage therapy, acupressure, and Reiki, emotional support, advocacy for bridging traditional and nontraditional medical care. We will have a table at New Frontiers on the 19th to share information and answer questions about our services and programs. Thank you so much for your support! HAPPY SHOPPING!
Friday, March 28, 2008
Saturday, March 22, 2008
A Letter from Carolyn in Response to the Flood at Wayne's House
I am so sorry...It must have been a powerful leak to cause such damage.
I know the bigger issue for you to to see Wayne's house with such damage.
Remember this,
It is spring...spring is a time of rebirth...all things are new again. Maybe it is time for Wayne's House to become truly a home for the clients you serve. Maybe his hand from above directed the house to be new, fresh, alive, clear for new possibilities. A clean slate for you to paint the second half of this story. Maybe not full of the "old" Wayne...but a new Wayne, fresh and new, young and healthy. Beautiful and new....for all to see rebirth does take place.
Remember, life gives us lemons, alot......keep making that lemonade!
Love,
Carolyn
I know the bigger issue for you to to see Wayne's house with such damage.
Remember this,
It is spring...spring is a time of rebirth...all things are new again. Maybe it is time for Wayne's House to become truly a home for the clients you serve. Maybe his hand from above directed the house to be new, fresh, alive, clear for new possibilities. A clean slate for you to paint the second half of this story. Maybe not full of the "old" Wayne...but a new Wayne, fresh and new, young and healthy. Beautiful and new....for all to see rebirth does take place.
Remember, life gives us lemons, alot......keep making that lemonade!
Love,
Carolyn
A Letter from Christie in Response to the Flood at Wayne's House
This must have been so difficult to come home to. When I lived in Africa, there was a flood in my home. Most of the measly few possessions I had were destroyed. Basically, it was just me left.
I know you've contemplated the many meanings of this event, so maybe you've thought about this, too: So many people who come into that space as clients are leaving everything behind for good. In fact, I can't imagine a better analogy for getting a lousy diagnosis than a huge flood that destroys everything that was there before! And all the tearing apart energy, the demolition, all that is EXACTLY what it feels like to have doctors (even kind, gentle natural ones) flood in and begin treatment, to have friends and family (even kind, gentle ones) take over and clean, cook, and have to run your life.
To have to change your life, giving up what you want to do, for what you have to do. To have everything you thought was you and yours turned upside-down and inside-out. Because we all cherish our bodies, it is grief beyond grief. And our physical surroundings--home, job, personal belongings-- are just extensions of our bodies.
I think it's fair to say that until someone actually IS the one going through it (ie, not a caretaker or support person), it will always benefit them to deepen in their understanding of it, even through seemingly "outer" events like this. So, because you have committed yourself to helping others through such life changes, I think this experience will benefit you tremendously. I think you can really use it to deepen in compassion. My dear friend, I wish you peace of mind and joy as you continue to contemplate "Wha' happened?"
Love
Christie
I know you've contemplated the many meanings of this event, so maybe you've thought about this, too: So many people who come into that space as clients are leaving everything behind for good. In fact, I can't imagine a better analogy for getting a lousy diagnosis than a huge flood that destroys everything that was there before! And all the tearing apart energy, the demolition, all that is EXACTLY what it feels like to have doctors (even kind, gentle natural ones) flood in and begin treatment, to have friends and family (even kind, gentle ones) take over and clean, cook, and have to run your life.
To have to change your life, giving up what you want to do, for what you have to do. To have everything you thought was you and yours turned upside-down and inside-out. Because we all cherish our bodies, it is grief beyond grief. And our physical surroundings--home, job, personal belongings-- are just extensions of our bodies.
I think it's fair to say that until someone actually IS the one going through it (ie, not a caretaker or support person), it will always benefit them to deepen in their understanding of it, even through seemingly "outer" events like this. So, because you have committed yourself to helping others through such life changes, I think this experience will benefit you tremendously. I think you can really use it to deepen in compassion. My dear friend, I wish you peace of mind and joy as you continue to contemplate "Wha' happened?"
Love
Christie
Flood at Wayne's House
I am sad to report that while Robert and I were on vacation, there was a small leak at Wayne's House that turned into a big leak. A compression valve failed (maybe due to it freezing and thawing, maybe just due to its age). The water poured into the house for days. We discovered this on Tuesday night March 18th.
The next two days were somewhat dream like in that we had to move all furniture, treasures, art supplies, books, etc. up to the loft. Calls to the plumber, State Farm, Roof Dancer etc. were made to begin assessing the damage and drying out. Servepro Restoration came in to demo (yes, demo) the main floor (living room, dining area, hearth, all kitchen cupboards, tiling, floor and counters, laundry room and hallway. Suffice to say that this was very difficult to watch. And watch I did. My tears unleashed when they tore out the meticulously laid white tile counter tops; Wayne's handiwork. All the while they were literally destroying this sacred space, I kept thinking "there is a divine plan . . . let me just be present, awake and grateful."
After my brief but REAL emotional burst, it was time to swing into action and turn this event into an amazing opportunity.We continue to marvel at the timing of this discovery . . . Spring Equinox, Full Moon, Easter! Renewal, rebirth, remaking of intentions are all thematically pertinent here. Wayne has been whispering and shouting in my ear about all this. Our partner in ownership of the house, Peter, drove up on Friday. This was great timing to have him with us. We explored the many spiritual messages of this event and are still in process. We met with a contractor today to discuss the renewal.
Still typing with one hand, this is slow going. With broken wrist, I cannot do the work I have cherished for 23 years. . . writing and healing touch. As well, we cannot hold any retreats at Wayne's House until a complete renovation takes place. This is a time for me to become very quiet and to listen to the creator about my contribution in the vessel called Wayne's House and Further Shore. The work with TLC Clients, Llumination Quests and trainings, public speaking, the monthly meetings, Bone Dance planning, and cook book sales will continue.
Some board members have suggested we have a fund raiser to assist with renovations. Since Robert, Peter and I are the home owners the renovation is our responsibility (and State Farm's). A fund raiser would certainly help to support the budget's losses that will occur due to my injury and this flood. My personal plate is fairly full, so I will await guidance from the board; we meet on March 30th to discuss this and other matters. I am so grateful to those board members who have offered their loving thoughts and prayers during this time . . . and especially to Robert & Peter.
The work we have done in the last 2 years at WH has been profound and life changing for those who have come. Programs that open with prehospice education have revealed countless gifts and opportunities for participants to release fear and anxiety around grief, life, death and afterlife. Thank you for your prayers and support during this transitional time.
The next two days were somewhat dream like in that we had to move all furniture, treasures, art supplies, books, etc. up to the loft. Calls to the plumber, State Farm, Roof Dancer etc. were made to begin assessing the damage and drying out. Servepro Restoration came in to demo (yes, demo) the main floor (living room, dining area, hearth, all kitchen cupboards, tiling, floor and counters, laundry room and hallway. Suffice to say that this was very difficult to watch. And watch I did. My tears unleashed when they tore out the meticulously laid white tile counter tops; Wayne's handiwork. All the while they were literally destroying this sacred space, I kept thinking "there is a divine plan . . . let me just be present, awake and grateful."
After my brief but REAL emotional burst, it was time to swing into action and turn this event into an amazing opportunity.We continue to marvel at the timing of this discovery . . . Spring Equinox, Full Moon, Easter! Renewal, rebirth, remaking of intentions are all thematically pertinent here. Wayne has been whispering and shouting in my ear about all this. Our partner in ownership of the house, Peter, drove up on Friday. This was great timing to have him with us. We explored the many spiritual messages of this event and are still in process. We met with a contractor today to discuss the renewal.
Still typing with one hand, this is slow going. With broken wrist, I cannot do the work I have cherished for 23 years. . . writing and healing touch. As well, we cannot hold any retreats at Wayne's House until a complete renovation takes place. This is a time for me to become very quiet and to listen to the creator about my contribution in the vessel called Wayne's House and Further Shore. The work with TLC Clients, Llumination Quests and trainings, public speaking, the monthly meetings, Bone Dance planning, and cook book sales will continue.
Some board members have suggested we have a fund raiser to assist with renovations. Since Robert, Peter and I are the home owners the renovation is our responsibility (and State Farm's). A fund raiser would certainly help to support the budget's losses that will occur due to my injury and this flood. My personal plate is fairly full, so I will await guidance from the board; we meet on March 30th to discuss this and other matters. I am so grateful to those board members who have offered their loving thoughts and prayers during this time . . . and especially to Robert & Peter.
The work we have done in the last 2 years at WH has been profound and life changing for those who have come. Programs that open with prehospice education have revealed countless gifts and opportunities for participants to release fear and anxiety around grief, life, death and afterlife. Thank you for your prayers and support during this transitional time.
Quest
Because of the recent accident and flood (!). . . I am happy to have the Llumination Quest as the one activity that can still happen as a fund raiser for Further Shore. I am grateful and blessed to have a training plan for the Llumination Quest and to have three trainees in process. Pam (Phoenix/Tucson), Grace , and Susanne will join Susanna and I, becoming facilitators as part of the Further Shore Llumination Quest Team. Here are some dates for the Llumination Quest (with Aleia facilitating).
- Sat. March 29th 9:30 to 1:30 p.m.
- Fri April 4th 2- 6 p.m.
- Sat. April 5th 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Sun. April 6th 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Sat. April 12th 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. OR 2-6 p.m.
- Sat. April 19th 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
If you have not played, yet you may want to give it a try. It is an amazing tool for consciousness. . . a portal to 2012 I feel. Let me know if you are interested in the training as well.
PS - I am not sure if any one would want to attend the Twilight Brigade training; that would be weekend of April 12. This is a national certification training with great emphasis on compassion at any stage of living or dying. It is a powerful way to look deeply and realistically at our own mortal bodies and eternal spirits. The fee is $50 and includes the training manual. Space is limited and registration will be on a first come, first serve basis. It is always a sell out. . . some scholarships available.
For information in Flagstaff, Grace: imarygrace@aol.com
To speak to our trainer, Connie: lovewillfindaway11@msn.com
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