Healing Moment

Vancouver, BC, Canada, September 16, 2007
It's my last full day in Vancouver before I head back to Waterloo. My brother Pete picks me up from Scott and Judy's and takes me to his home in White Rock. This is Pete with two of his daughters; Millie (holding) Sasha. I make a point of spending a bit of time with Millie. She and I have both studied the same Spiritual path and I always enjoy the chance to talk to her since we share many of the same beliefs. As we're outside in Pete's back yard, I am drawn to this statue of Saint Francis of Assisi, who is mentioned in the Eck Teachings. He reminds me of a blog story Melbah wrote a while back about a Saint who showed up in a tree trunk. While I'm talking with Millie it's like we're in a different world. All these elements make up something greater than the talk we're having. It's a magical meeting and I have a strong sense of healing around us.

Ayako Sees Vancouver

Vancouver, BC, Canada, October 11, 2005

I asked Ayako san to write an article about her adventures in Vancouver.

Vancouver trip
First day
I went to Vancouver from Calgary by bus .And I met Millie in bus stop.

But late night,We went to Millie's house soon.Millie living with 10 people now! Very nice house, nice day, I thought "I want to live here!"
second day

First we were went to Millie's university. Because she had a class .But class was canceled. So we were went to Shopping.Very big shopping mall.We went to Millie's favorite shops.And we went to meet her mother ,Meg.Vancouver is like Tokyo.But I think Vancouver is more beautiful than Tokyo.So,Millie and I were played"Japanese hunting" in the Vancouver.It's like a this..."first we sea ch Japanese .And if we get someone, Millie talk with someone .[konnichiwa!ogennkidesuka?- talk in English -] and last Millie say "anata eigo cho-umai!(your English is very well.)".We tried this ,1,2times.It's very funny and I want to try more with Millie.After hunting,we had a dinner in Meg's house.We had a great dinner and music.Then I bought Meg's CD"Driving with you."I like it very much.And now,I listen always.And after dinner ,we went Millie's friend's home.They are very kindly.When I go to Vancouver again(maybe next year) I want to meet that family.Next, We went to "taicondou(sorry Millie I forgot this spell...) "It's very hard but very cool! I want to try in Japan ,but I can't find this class yet.

And after sport, we went to "dancing club "with Millie's friends; Cory, Kevin, Tara and Samien. It's very cool and Millie's friends are very nice guys.I want to go club with this number again next year! We did dancing dancing dancing and drinking drinking! (Millie didn't drink at all..)We are young!!!!

Meg, Millie And Sadie

Meg and my brother Peter were married and produced two wonderful daughters. They haven't been together for many years but Meg has always been our sister just the same. Meg invited me for dinner so my older brother Scott was kind enough to drive me to the Sea Bus, which took me across the Bay to Meg's place.

Meg met me at the main terminal on the other side. I haven't seen her in 5 years but she and I have been corresponding through my Blog. It turned out that the reason the man in the background was looking into the bank machine was that it was busy eating his card. Meg was going to take some money out but we agreed this was a sign to wait.

She walked me back to her apartment where her daughter Millie was cooking us vegetables and cheese on french bread.

Millie's 19 and has already travelled to Africa. She loves that culture and is about to take some anthropology courses. I told her I would put her in touch with my friend Ted, who lived in Africa for many years and can give her some great tips.

This is Sadie. She's 17 and an incredible runner. It is difficult to show you a picture of just one sister alone because they stick together like glue.

Sadie has won many track meets. She says she has always loved running. Many times she will get up very early in the morning just so she can run around the block a couple of times before school.

While Meg helped with the salad and Millie finished cooking the dinner, Sadie found some music for us to listen to. We have the same spiritual roots through a path called 'Eckankar' so it was incredible to share experiences with a common point of reference.

Meg works as an administrative assistant to pay the bills but her real love is her music. She is a professional musician and has recorded a CD called 'Driving With You'. I have no trouble giving her a shameless plug to say: 'Buy her album'. Her music is great. I'm listening to it as I write this Blog. Click here for her Website.

Meg has a deep grasp of Spirit and she has performed in many cities on the continent.
When I got back to Scott's place after sharing an evening with these three vibrant Souls, I wrote Meg to thank her for dinner. As I said in your email Meg; I knew I would have a good time. I just didn't realize I would have a GOOOOOD TIME! It is such a blessing to reconnect with you Sadie, and Millie and Meg. I love you. Baraka Bashad.