March 6th 2012
In Gratitude and in Celebration of Lee …
When Denise mentioned these words last night, I thought …YES, Perfect! The only addition I would make is to add “Love”. What a perfect way to honour a dear friend through the completion of a life’s journey.
From time to time, our paths would cross in the most delightful way, even if we had not seen each other for a while, Lee and I shared a connection grounded in our mutual love of horses and the love of a spiritual journey. Even though we each travelled different pathways, we always came together recognizing that our life passions were essentially the same.
Through our recognition of this similarity, our connection over the years remained strong despite the distance and distractions of each of our lives. So that when we were able to see one another, our discussions, sharing, laughter picked up where it had left off. Our friendship was one of greater commonality and cohesion…rather than debating the difference of each of our traditions.
Our best discussions were often on horseback, creating a profound level of connection based on our deep love of the horse. As we meandered through the breathtaking Saskatchewan terrain, our conversations would also meander through great vistas of spiritual potential. I clearly remember one such discussion centering on Grace and what it meant for each of us. I think Lee called it “Holy Greece”. We discussed how we were each guided by an unseen hand through the turmoil and joy that was the journey of our lives. We shared how the result of that guidance – that Holy Greece opened unseen doors, turning challenges into opportunities in the most amazing and inspiring ways.
The view was breathtaking; the company superb; the discussion thought provoking, challenging, amazing, inspiring. What’s better than that? And all from the back of a horse, which alone is a spiritual experience for those of us so connected to those exquisite animals – as Lee and I were.
To me this is the embodiment of Grace – a sacred path, an opening to a unfathomable inner connection which enabled each of us to catch a glimpse of the depth of our souls. This I shared with Lee. This was one of the gifts I received from my dear friend.
I honour you Lee. I honour your sweet nature, your sense of humour, your laughter, your depth of character but most of all your unbounded generosity as experienced by those of us fortunate enough to know you.
Your generous heart and selfless gifts that you so freely offer have made a difference in the lives of many. The friendship you offered to me touched my soul in a very profound way. You once said to me that I was your “soul sister”. I never said at the time, but I say now: I am deeply touched – I am so moved. I have been privileged and honoured to have been so touched by the abundant Grace that you hold.
In Gratitude, in Celebration but most especially and certainly – with Love.
I honour you Lee.
I honour you Lee.
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