Sunday, September 15th
Saying Goodbye
There will be many times throughout our lives when we’ll have to say goodbye ~ to loved ones that have passed from this earthly plane, to relationships that change, to friends and family who move away, to situations that no longer serve us….This Sunday we want to honor 2 very special people in our Paths of Heart Community ~ Sidney Waldrop, who passed away last Wednesday, and Judi Lucero, who will be moving from Fort Collins soon with her husband Rudy to be closer to family. These two dear hearts have been a vital part of our community since its inception and will both be so dearly missed (Judi assures us she’ll be back to visit whenever she can!). We’ll also explore the emotions that saying goodbye brings, however it manifests in our lives.
Quotes to ponder
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” ~ Winnie the Pooh (A.A. Milne)
“So long as the memory of certain beloved friends lives in my heart, I shall say that life is good.” ~ Helen Keller
“I have learned along my journey that letting go doesn’t mean loving less.” ~ Alex Elle
“There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi
Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest
For those who wish to attend Sidney Waldrop’s Memorial Service, it will be this Friday, September 13th, 9:30 am at The Masonic Lodge, 225 W. Oak St., Fort Collins. Sidney’s obituary: https://www.vesseyfuneralservice.com/obituary/sidney-waldrop
“Paths of Heart Presents…” House Concert Series – Our next concert will be Saturday, Oct. 5th with The Home Fires (Vicky Emerson and Sarah Morris) from Minneapolis. Mark your calendars!
We have just learned that due to a serious knee injury, our Saturday, Oct. 19th concert with Tracy Grammer has been cancelled so that she can focus on rehab and repair. We sure hope we can reschedule it, as we were SO looking forward to having her here with us for the concert as well as a guest appearance at Paths of Heart the next morning! We send her our best wishes for grace and ease in her recovery. We’ll keep you posted!
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Gratitudes
Thanks to all who’ve been attending our song circles over these many months. What a joyous time we’ve had together! Alas, we’ve decided to suspend them for awhile as we anticipate a very full schedule for the fall. We are thinking our next one will be a holiday themed sing-a-long in early/mid December. Thank you for your understanding!
“You simply will not be the same person two months from now after consciously giving thanks each day for the abundance that exists in your life. And you will have set in motion an ancient spiritual law: the more you have and are grateful for, the more will be given you.” ~ Sarah Ban Breathnach
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Car-eography
You
may park in the driveway, as well as diagonally along the north side of
our property. Should those areas become full, please park out on Hwy
1, which has plenty of space and a nice wide shoulder. Do watch for
passing cars as you are exiting and entering your vehicle, though! The
carport area is reserved for folks with special parking needs. Out of
respect for our neighbors, we ask that you kindly refrain from parking
on Evans Drive beyond our property line. Car pooling is encouraged. We
also have a bike rack for cyclists!
About Paths of Heart…
Paths of Heart is a high spirited, heart-centered community where we
gather together in music, poetry, commentary, and dialogue to create and
nurture joy, compassion, gratitude, and love – in our own lives and
throughout the world. Paths of Heart is a 501(c)(3) Human
Services/Educational non-profit organization that uses the arts,
especially, to encourage and propel seekers of a better, more peaceful
world to find ways to serve, while becoming more kind and compassionate
human beings.
We welcome you as we collectively and individually explore the sweet
mysteries of life – this is an invitation into co-creation! Our
gatherings are most every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at 117 Evans
Drive in north Fort Collins. Childcare is available (please let us know
ahead of time so we can make arrangements).
We hope our paths cross soon!