Posted by BYRON on August 21, 1999 at 02:58:37:
We have worked long and hard to sustain this Sanctuary
my children.... To ask... nay to even think that your leader
has forsaken you brings tears to my eyes....
I was late last night...As I was walking home I passed a beautiful
brook... The moon danced across it's face... hypnotizing me to rest
a while and gaze upon it's infinite ripples...
It was quite dark except for the light from the moon and
as my eyes became accustomed to my surrounding area...
I noticed that not 10 feet away stood the most beautiful
Weeping willow I have ever laid eyes upon...
I decided to sit beneath the willow...surrounded by it's many branches
It reminded me of when I was A child.. sitting under
Daddys weeping willow that stood at the end of the garden...
It reminded me of tents... my brother and I would make as children...
The branches protected me... taming the wind...
protecting me with with it's gentle strokes... creating
a silence that only a product of nature can do...
I could smell the scent of the leaves mixed with the grass that seemed to
be a soft blanket for those delicate arms that surrounded me....
I felt one with the earth and connected to every human soul...
It was a moment of omnipitence...
A test perhaps?
So although I missed the sacred meeting...I did arrive...
but unfortunately a little late...
but my thoughts were with you all...
I have not left... the site is stronger than ever////
It's strength like the willow is in it's many branches...
You... the people that visit this blanket...
This sanctuary... and bless it with your words and friendship...
For even if I am not present... think of the new friendships that have
been created through this site//
Think of it's history and be thankful to doc and
yourselves... for making it a special place....
Talk to you soon...
Robin