[Thespiritexpress] Remembering Gracee 1 Year later

[lee michel alley]

Ah, thank you, yes, ditto what you said Paloma.
Lots of love, to the memory of Gracee,
Lee


> On Apr 12, 2022, at 7:59 PM, Paloma Carmona via Thespiritexpress <thespiritexpress at lists.mcn.org> wrote:
> 
> Awe, Yes!🙏🏽✨🦋 Sweet Gracee💛 Blessed be the remembrance of her joy-filled authentic soul.  Thank you Toni & Raven for this sacred reminder of our cherished friend. 
> May she never be forgotten 🌺
> Paloma✨
> 
> Love long and prosper 
> 
>> On Apr 12, 2022, at 7:32 PM, Jima via Thespiritexpress <thespiritexpress at lists.mcn.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Thank-you Raven for this beautiful remembrance of Gracee.  I can still 
>> see her smile and hear her voice.  And thank-you Toni for sending this out.
>> 
>> With love to all......Carlie
>> 
>> 
>>> On 4/12/22 6:19 PM, Toni Bernbaum via Thespiritexpress wrote:
>>> This poem by Raven, says it all…….we will always remember you Gracee……with love and honoring….
>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Gracee
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> As you fly through the crack in the universe
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> We send some wisps of words with you
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> like a comets' tail
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> following your angel wings
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> We met in circle and
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> you described us each in turn
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> As if you somehow knew us very well
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> even though we had just met
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> You caught our essence
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> We remember in unity
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> the beauty and truth of each
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> member of our community
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> and you reside among us still
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> in the heart space
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> of truth, love and forgiveness
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> And now it's our turn to pay tribute to you
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Gracee
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> You Graced the world
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> walking with vulnerable strength
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Your laughter and tears
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> did our hearts ignite
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> larger and bigger
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> counting each breath
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> receiving every serving of life
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> into the bowl of your generous heart
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> You nursed us with light and love
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> from the soul of your being
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> You were a traveler, singer,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> And most of all a giver
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Risking your own life
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> while saving another's
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> And never regretting it,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> not even in your last day
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Never, ever becoming a victim
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> You stayed in the center of the universe
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> as a sovereign queen of existence
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> even when facing physical death
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Even in your battle with illness
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> You were impregnated with gratitude
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Passionate caregiver in the career you loved
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Considerate, caring,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> compassionatly vivacious
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Vulnerably strong,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> volumes of loving light
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> your very presence
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> exudes strength and mystery,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> empathy and kindness cast over your face
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> creating a feeling we will forever embrace
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> You referred to your house as Graceland
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> flocks of origami peace cranes
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> a pantry full of healing and celebration ingredients
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Your wardrobe of wraparound garments
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> of Sunrise colors and sunset fuchias and purples
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> A home that the deer surround
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> An enclosed garden,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> and a folly (the nude pure white statue )
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> for all to see
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Gracee
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> The metamorphosis as you transformed youself
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> From Kathy into Gracee,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> the  graceful and free flying butterfly
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Your expansive exuberance,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> your love for life
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> And love for beauty of all creation
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> your smile, your softness,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> your acceptance and
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> your transcendence
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> You liked to say, "one breath at a time"
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> whenever asked how you were doing
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> One breath at a time
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> The living in your dying
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> sought transformation
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> and became
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> the world you were seeking
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Your radient inclusive expansive Chi
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> extends out into the universe
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> We hold you in our eternal embrace,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> We love and at once omniscient,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> unlimited, indivisible,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> we all love.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Lovely lady of light singing songs of love
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> You will be missed
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