Judy Thomas
Glow in the Moment
A party for Judy.
For Judy, life was about Love and Awe
the touch the glimpse
the thought the gesture
life was full of wonder
Judy loved to explore
Discover the new savor it
and always to celebrate it
A remembrance celebration was held May 21st 2016
An evening was held to share a remembrance and love. All who have known Judy remember her smile, the sparkle in her blue eyes, we know she was unique. Those gathered shared the joy she brought to our lives.
A circle gathered on our deck and a ceremony was observed.
Thoughts and memories were made concrete, tying rememberances to a willow branch.
Love was shared in the memory of what Judy brought to our lives.
Flea Forward Friends a parting declaration from her Last Will
an image of her from the late 70's. an image of her energy and spirit that never faded regardless of what life brought her.
She loved the physicality of life, of being in the moment, exploring new places, and she always loved where her mind took her.
I miss her so. There are moments daily of things I would tell her, remembrances of things I wished I'd told her, regrets not done and awe of what she brought me.
Please take these simple thoughts she left me and thrive. Take joy in life, love and give what you can.
Judy's Request. in her words.
A ritual celebration and cleansing with roots 1000s of years old and branches that touch us today.
Ask people to bring a token that reminds them of Judy.
Light a candle for 4 directions and one for Judy in center from the others
Smudge -woodsmoke sage, sweet grass NSEW
In a circle
eyes closed
breath deep and hold it
- 3 times -
last time sigh as you breath out
We are here to :
“To turn the dark to light
banish hate & fear & anger
invite trust & joy into your heart”
Leader - This is a prayer stick - pass it around
I brought these ribbons & this arrow
Tie your remembrances with a ribbon as you tell about them
Tie the remembrances to the stick
Sail it away on a river.
from "Still Life"
Rob's Request
It was my desire to have this celebration at our house. We gathered at 7 pm and as the sun set, began the Remembrance. Karen lead the Celebration, Mike Dooley created the center piece. I thank all present and distant, who lent their spirit and energy to this moment.
My request was and is this, please, wherever we are, on a night of a full moon, as the sun sets, take a moment outside, breath deep, feel the scale of it all and remember the love Judy bought to this world. Remember the love you have of those around you. Cherish it. Be Kind.
Please leave me your contact information.
If you would, please let me know if you would like to, be willing to, schedule sometime to record memories of time and place. Sometime in the next year or two.
Email can be sent to xo@xojudy.com