Unfortunately I didn’t get to be part of Helen’s celebration of life with Sade ,Tommie , and all of you there . My sincere love and compassion was . I haven’t listened to the video and look forward to hearing about many of Helen friends and family along the way.
I want to share just how , I met Helen. Lol, It was a hoot !
I had an add in the newspaper looking for someone to rent our home. Helen was the first one to respond and the last
It was around the year 2006,Helen and Charleen drove from New Mexico where they previously lived. As they were driving up to our house there car looked like it was seriously on its last leg and all their luggage all piled in . When they opened the door they had to move things around ,just to get out . Successfully they did and than proudly introduced themselves . . Mind you , never met them ,Ok . . Didn’t check their history to make sure they were legit and responsible , and weren’t just friendly criminals looking to rent in a nice place in old town of Santa Rosa ,California .My husband, beside himself, being a person from Indiana. (A Hoosier hippie )freaked out.as I told him. “They’re moving in ,done deal,” he replied “And you didn’t check history”. There car is falling apart ,so how do you expect them to pay rent “ ! To funny , right .! Well being me, and with back ground of being an outgoing intuitive person , said ,”They are good people ,Don’t judge a book by its cover.My partner knew that I had some kind of 6 sense, but also knew my 6 sense could of been a bit distorted as I wasn’t always grounded into it. Psychic or sick-it. 😆 . In any case, there was a strong connection . None of the exterior stuff mattered . . In all honestly There energy was honest ,sincere ,with a good sense of humor . Within 7 seconds, my decision was made.. We were talking as if we known each other, forever. It was too cute . You had to be there. For me , It was YES at Hello I never heard of Helen’s book (7 seconds decision making )till much later after they moved in . Sade came to live full time with them a few months later and all 3 became our best amazing neighbors,ever. Story after story. Helen had a way about herself:authentic ,honest and as real as they come .Charlene being an artist with many stories as well ,always kept life interesting .She was a true delight .Sade who was in her teens , young ,full of life , lots of passion ,the horses in, funny and as kind as can be , She was so adored and loved dearly by both Helen and Charlene .Helen definitely spoke her truth , from great belly laughs to down right gut wenching reality . I was so blessed to have them as neighbors . We counted on each other, support each other .We had so many good times together with so much in common :our spiritual beliefs , the way we look at the world and our values in life and list goes on . Helen became an inspirational mentor to Kevin and I . She helped get through challenging times ,from the loss of my daughter .She did reading on us and gave us insights that enabled us to navigate through the hard times . Than a few years later Charlene passed away and times were heavy with grief .Sade lost her grandmother who she loved like a mother .Helen lost her beloved partner and best friend,after years of being together. We were away in Costa Rica at that time for 3 month visit . We were only able to provide as much support from where we were , but when we came back ., Helen’s faith and trust gave her the strength and courage to be at peace with the loss and knew Charlene was in a better place and free from all her pain she had survived.It was so interesting how our lives were so intertwined . Even though we right behind them in our studio we were respectful to each other space when needed .We had our separate lives except when it came to Food !!. So funny, because all of us loved food but Helen didn’t take the same joy in cooking as Kev and I ,so periodically I would bring food over and we either eat together or I just knock on the door , greeted by sweet Chaco there angel dog and me with Bogie ,my angel dog . Chaco and Bogie were good friends . It like Mutt and Jeff, Bogie a Labrador and Chaco small but mighty.
So many years with so many fond memories From good old fashioned belly laughs , tears of joy ,to heart breaking moments, of loss ,grief and just life’s growing pains .. They were my family. I don’t know how I would have gotten by , if I didn’t say yes in 7 seconds. We were surly meant to be part of each other’s path . No coincidences . I was a true believer in her book and in Helen .. Helen was not just book smart,a professor,she was ,heart smart , the best kind. She taught me through example not just by words . she lived life with dignity , grace , compassion ,authentic as one comes. A woman with integrity. I am grateful and honored to have Helen to be such such a good friend and anchor in my life .A powerful women indeed . I can only inmagine what kind of racket she is stirring up on the other side😉
I love Helen and forever will . .
Thank you Helen for being the best of you here and so giving of yourself always with love . Now you are free . Nothing to hold you back, not like ever did😉
Your soul is home and spirit is free
With much respect ,honor ,gratitude and love . See you soon on the flip side .. 🙏✨💖🦋
Thank you ,Sade, for arranging this beautiful way to honor Helen , not your biological mother but much more than that,a mother of heart . Helen’s love is not just inside you ,she lives though with her big smiles and belly laughs and all those you touch along your way . Love you Sade . Wish I could have found all the photos I had . For now have to settle for the beautiful memories.
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