RE: [Biofuel] People of Good Will
So many are leaving. I'm hearing of so many losses from all my lists and I've lost a loved one myself. This is over and above the mass tragedy in Asia we're all reading about. I'm finding it hard to understand. Mary Lynn Mary Lynn Schmidt ONE SPIRIT ONE HEART TTouch . Animal Behavior Modification . Behavior Problems . Ordained Minister . Pet Loss Grief Counseling . Radionics . Dowsing . Nutrition . Homeopathy . Herbs. . Polarity . Reiki . Spiritual Travel The Animal Connection Healing Modalities http://members.tripod.com/~MLSchmidt/ From: Darryl McMahon [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Biofuel] People of Good Will Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 13:28:49 -0500 Our household is in mourning, we have not lacked for tears these past few weeks. A month ago my wife's mother died after a year of ups and downs and time in and out of hospital. Her passing was peaceful, and her life was long and full. She raised five children in trying circumstances. She left no doubt that I was welcomed into her family. Even in her waning days she brought comfort to others. I will miss her smile, her good nature, her grace in accepting us for who we are and life for what it is. Yesterday, I had the sad honour of being a pall-bearer for a friend and past colleague. Brian was 48, and in my opinion a genius. However, he eschewed fortune and fame that I am sure he could have obtained in favour of raising a family (not genetically his own). Brian was spiritual without being overtly religious. While he suffered from colitis, it was requested that donations in his memory go to causes dear to his heart, education in Belize and a summer camp intended to instill spiritual values. Brian was one who truly supported me in my investigation of biodiesel, probing the underbelly of the Hydrogen Economy and other pursuits. He died less than 24 hours after being released from hospital after successful surgery and 3 days before Christmas. The coroner has not determined a cause of death after an autopsy, and an inquest is now expected. I will miss his curiosity, his enthusiasm, his guiding questions and his support. These are two people who embodied good will in my experience. Ordinary in many respects, yet so special to those close to them. The loss of life caused by the earthquakes and tsunamis and their after-effects around the Indian Ocean are beyond my comprehension. We will be making a donation to the Red Cross today in the hope that it will help in some small way after this catastrophe. Mostly because we can't imagine people of good will not doing something in response. Because even small acts are better than inaction. At times like these I truly wonder if our efforts to improve our world and the lot of others (and even ourselves) serve any real purpose in the face of nature's caprices and the works of evil that remain evident about us. Today I am tired in spirit as well as body. Even the love of those around me brings little solace. It is anger that provides my energy today. Perhaps with resolve I will yet harness that anger to productive use, to cut through the fog of despair that shrouds even the sky now, as though it empathizes. (More likely, I'm just too miserly to waste even anger.) I find myself grateful to the community on this list for continually showing me that there are still so many people of good will that also strive for a better world (improving this one) in their own ways. Thank you all for sharing your good will. Wishing strength to us all, in all the good we try to do through trying times, Darryl McMahon -- Darryl McMahon http://www.econogics.com/ It's your planet. If you won't look after it, who will? ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] People of Good Will
Dear Sir, You have my condolences during these holiday times for the passing of yoiu good friend and the passing of your wife. I am not married and never have been married and can understand your anquish. However, I know that family and companionship are important aspects of our lives. Thanks again to Keith, Midori and others for hosting this website so that people of similar sensibilities can exchange words and thoughts about our world and lives. Daryl - we are here for you on this email community. --- Darryl McMahon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Our household is in mourning, we have not lacked for tears these past few weeks. A month ago my wife's mother died after a year of ups and downs and time in and out of hospital. Her passing was peaceful, and her life was long and full. She raised five children in trying circumstances. She left no doubt that I was welcomed into her family. Even in her waning days she brought comfort to others. I will miss her smile, her good nature, her grace in accepting us for who we are and life for what it is. Yesterday, I had the sad honour of being a pall-bearer for a friend and past colleague. Brian was 48, and in my opinion a genius. However, he eschewed fortune and fame that I am sure he could have obtained in favour of raising a family (not genetically his own). Brian was spiritual without being overtly religious. While he suffered from colitis, it was requested that donations in his memory go to causes dear to his heart, education in Belize and a summer camp intended to instill spiritual values. Brian was one who truly supported me in my investigation of biodiesel, probing the underbelly of the Hydrogen Economy and other pursuits. He died less than 24 hours after being released from hospital after successful surgery and 3 days before Christmas. The coroner has not determined a cause of death after an autopsy, and an inquest is now expected. I will miss his curiosity, his enthusiasm, his guiding questions and his support. These are two people who embodied good will in my experience. Ordinary in many respects, yet so special to those close to them. The loss of life caused by the earthquakes and tsunamis and their after-effects around the Indian Ocean are beyond my comprehension. We will be making a donation to the Red Cross today in the hope that it will help in some small way after this catastrophe. Mostly because we can't imagine people of good will not doing something in response. Because even small acts are better than inaction. At times like these I truly wonder if our efforts to improve our world and the lot of others (and even ourselves) serve any real purpose in the face of nature's caprices and the works of evil that remain evident about us. Today I am tired in spirit as well as body. Even the love of those around me brings little solace. It is anger that provides my energy today. Perhaps with resolve I will yet harness that anger to productive use, to cut through the fog of despair that shrouds even the sky now, as though it empathizes. (More likely, I'm just too miserly to waste even anger.) I find myself grateful to the community on this list for continually showing me that there are still so many people of good will that also strive for a better world (improving this one) in their own ways. Thank you all for sharing your good will. Wishing strength to us all, in all the good we try to do through trying times, Darryl McMahon -- Darryl McMahon http://www.econogics.com/ It's your planet. If you won't look after it, who will? ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ __ Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! - What will yours do? http://my.yahoo.com ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] People of Good Will
Philip and all, thank you for your kind thoughts. It was cathartic for me simply to share my feelings. To be clear, it is not my wife who passed away last month, but her mother. Darryl McMahon Dear Sir, You have my condolences during these holiday times for the passing of yoiu good friend and the passing of your wife. I am not married and never have been married and can understand your anquish. However, I know that family and companionship are important aspects of our lives. Thanks again to Keith, Midori and others for hosting this website so that people of similar sensibilities can exchange words and thoughts about our world and lives. Daryl - we are here for you on this email community. --- Darryl McMahon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Our household is in mourning, we have not lacked for tears these past few weeks. A month ago my wife's mother died after a year of ups and downs and time in and out of hospital. Her passing was peaceful, and her life was long and full. She raised five children in trying circumstances. She left no doubt that I was welcomed into her family. Even in her waning days she brought comfort to others. I will miss her smile, her good nature, her grace in accepting us for who we are and life for what it is. Yesterday, I had the sad honour of being a pall-bearer for a friend and past colleague. Brian was 48, and in my opinion a genius. However, he eschewed fortune and fame that I am sure he could have obtained in favour of raising a family (not genetically his own). Brian was spiritual without being overtly religious. While he suffered from colitis, it was requested that donations in his memory go to causes dear to his heart, education in Belize and a summer camp intended to instill spiritual values. Brian was one who truly supported me in my investigation of biodiesel, probing the underbelly of the Hydrogen Economy and other pursuits. He died less than 24 hours after being released from hospital after successful surgery and 3 days before Christmas. The coroner has not determined a cause of death after an autopsy, and an inquest is now expected. I will miss his curiosity, his enthusiasm, his guiding questions and his support. These are two people who embodied good will in my experience. Ordinary in many respects, yet so special to those close to them. The loss of life caused by the earthquakes and tsunamis and their after-effects around the Indian Ocean are beyond my comprehension. We will be making a donation to the Red Cross today in the hope that it will help in some small way after this catastrophe. Mostly because we can't imagine people of good will not doing something in response. Because even small acts are better than inaction. At times like these I truly wonder if our efforts to improve our world and the lot of others (and even ourselves) serve any real purpose in the face of nature's caprices and the works of evil that remain evident about us. Today I am tired in spirit as well as body. Even the love of those around me brings little solace. It is anger that provides my energy today. Perhaps with resolve I will yet harness that anger to productive use, to cut through the fog of despair that shrouds even the sky now, as though it empathizes. (More likely, I'm just too miserly to waste even anger.) I find myself grateful to the community on this list for continually showing me that there are still so many people of good will that also strive for a better world (improving this one) in their own ways. Thank you all for sharing your good will. Wishing strength to us all, in all the good we try to do through trying times, Darryl McMahon -- Darryl McMahon http://www.econogics.com/ It's your planet. If you won't look after it, who will? ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] People of Good Will
Dear Sir, I am appalled. I completely missed your original post. Please accept my sincere condolences during this time of great loss for your family. There is not much comfort one can offer via an email, but please know that all the comfort and healing feelings that can be sent your way, are being sent your way. May you, and your family, know peace returning, strength building, and wisdom deepening as you move forward into this new year. AntiFossil Mike Krafka Minnesota USA * If you think you are too small to make a difference try sleeping with a mosquito. Dalai Lama * The difference between truth and fiction is that fiction must make sense or nobody will believe it. Mark Twain * - Original Message - From: Darryl McMahon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2004 8:16 PM Subject: Re: [Biofuel] People of Good Will Philip and all, thank you for your kind thoughts. It was cathartic for me simply to share my feelings. To be clear, it is not my wife who passed away last month, but her mother. Darryl McMahon Dear Sir, You have my condolences during these holiday times for the passing of yoiu good friend and the passing of your wife. I am not married and never have been married and can understand your anquish. However, I know that family and companionship are important aspects of our lives. Thanks again to Keith, Midori and others for hosting this website so that people of similar sensibilities can exchange words and thoughts about our world and lives. Daryl - we are here for you on this email community. --- Darryl McMahon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Our household is in mourning, we have not lacked for tears these past few weeks. A month ago my wife's mother died after a year of ups and downs and time in and out of hospital. Her passing was peaceful, and her life was long and full. She raised five children in trying circumstances. She left no doubt that I was welcomed into her family. Even in her waning days she brought comfort to others. I will miss her smile, her good nature, her grace in accepting us for who we are and life for what it is. Yesterday, I had the sad honour of being a pall-bearer for a friend and past colleague. Brian was 48, and in my opinion a genius. However, he eschewed fortune and fame that I am sure he could have obtained in favour of raising a family (not genetically his own). Brian was spiritual without being overtly religious. While he suffered from colitis, it was requested that donations in his memory go to causes dear to his heart, education in Belize and a summer camp intended to instill spiritual values. Brian was one who truly supported me in my investigation of biodiesel, probing the underbelly of the Hydrogen Economy and other pursuits. He died less than 24 hours after being released from hospital after successful surgery and 3 days before Christmas. The coroner has not determined a cause of death after an autopsy, and an inquest is now expected. I will miss his curiosity, his enthusiasm, his guiding questions and his support. These are two people who embodied good will in my experience. Ordinary in many respects, yet so special to those close to them. The loss of life caused by the earthquakes and tsunamis and their after-effects around the Indian Ocean are beyond my comprehension. We will be making a donation to the Red Cross today in the hope that it will help in some small way after this catastrophe. Mostly because we can't imagine people of good will not doing something in response. Because even small acts are better than inaction. At times like these I truly wonder if our efforts to improve our world and the lot of others (and even ourselves) serve any real purpose in the face of nature's caprices and the works of evil that remain evident about us. Today I am tired in spirit as well as body. Even the love of those around me brings little solace. It is anger that provides my energy today. Perhaps with resolve I will yet harness that anger to productive use, to cut through the fog of despair that shrouds even the sky now, as though it empathizes. (More likely, I'm just too miserly to waste even anger.) I find myself grateful to the community on this list for continually showing me that there are still so many people of good will that also strive for a better world (improving this one) in their own ways. Thank you all for sharing your good will. Wishing strength to us all, in all the good we try to do through trying times, Darryl
Re: [Biofuel] People of Good Will
Sincere condolences, from us at JtF. I think that word means to be sad with, so I'll add sympathy, to feel for. Some years ago, after losing the last of my family, as well as many friends in different ways over the years, I started saying, You never get over it, you never stop missing them... but you get good at it after awhile. Philip and all, thank you for your kind thoughts. It was cathartic for me simply to share my feelings. It might be more than that. There have been so many cases (not demonstrated to be replicable, so it's not science) where the focused goodwill of a group of people has had a direct and positive effect, though they may not even know each other, nor even the object of their sympathy. Some people call it prayer, though it seems to be independent of religion, others have other names for it, but whatever you want to call it I'm convinced it's real, or I'd be left with too many mere coincidences for credibility, some of them rather startling, and I'm not a credulous person. I hope that may be the case with you - some solace, and a tangible reminder that it's too soon for despair: Abandon hope all ye who enter here is what it says on the gates of Hades, and we're not there yet. Best wishes Keith To be clear, it is not my wife who passed away last month, but her mother. Darryl McMahon Dear Sir, You have my condolences during these holiday times for the passing of yoiu good friend and the passing of your wife. I am not married and never have been married and can understand your anquish. However, I know that family and companionship are important aspects of our lives. Thanks again to Keith, Midori and others for hosting this website so that people of similar sensibilities can exchange words and thoughts about our world and lives. Daryl - we are here for you on this email community. --- Darryl McMahon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Our household is in mourning, we have not lacked for tears these past few weeks. A month ago my wife's mother died after a year of ups and downs and time in and out of hospital. Her passing was peaceful, and her life was long and full. She raised five children in trying circumstances. She left no doubt that I was welcomed into her family. Even in her waning days she brought comfort to others. I will miss her smile, her good nature, her grace in accepting us for who we are and life for what it is. Yesterday, I had the sad honour of being a pall-bearer for a friend and past colleague. Brian was 48, and in my opinion a genius. However, he eschewed fortune and fame that I am sure he could have obtained in favour of raising a family (not genetically his own). Brian was spiritual without being overtly religious. While he suffered from colitis, it was requested that donations in his memory go to causes dear to his heart, education in Belize and a summer camp intended to instill spiritual values. Brian was one who truly supported me in my investigation of biodiesel, probing the underbelly of the Hydrogen Economy and other pursuits. He died less than 24 hours after being released from hospital after successful surgery and 3 days before Christmas. The coroner has not determined a cause of death after an autopsy, and an inquest is now expected. I will miss his curiosity, his enthusiasm, his guiding questions and his support. These are two people who embodied good will in my experience. Ordinary in many respects, yet so special to those close to them. The loss of life caused by the earthquakes and tsunamis and their after-effects around the Indian Ocean are beyond my comprehension. We will be making a donation to the Red Cross today in the hope that it will help in some small way after this catastrophe. Mostly because we can't imagine people of good will not doing something in response. Because even small acts are better than inaction. At times like these I truly wonder if our efforts to improve our world and the lot of others (and even ourselves) serve any real purpose in the face of nature's caprices and the works of evil that remain evident about us. Today I am tired in spirit as well as body. Even the love of those around me brings little solace. It is anger that provides my energy today. Perhaps with resolve I will yet harness that anger to productive use, to cut through the fog of despair that shrouds even the sky now, as though it empathizes. (More likely, I'm just too miserly to waste even anger.) I find myself grateful to the community on this list for continually showing me that there are still so many people of good will that also strive for a better world (improving this one) in their own ways. Thank you all for sharing your good will. Wishing strength to us all, in all the good we try to do through trying times, Darryl
Re: [Biofuel] People of Good Will
Daryl, Please accept my condolences along with the others on this board. Brian Our household is in mourning, we have not lacked for tears these past few weeks. A month ago my wife's mother died after a year of ups and downs and time in and out of hospital. Her passing was peaceful, and her life was long and full. She raised five children in trying circumstances. She left no doubt that I was welcomed into her family. Even in her waning days she brought comfort to others. I will miss her smile, her good nature, her grace in accepting us for who we are and life for what it is. Yesterday, I had the sad honour of being a pall-bearer for a friend and past colleague. Brian was 48, and in my opinion a genius. However, he eschewed fortune and fame that I am sure he could have obtained in favour of raising a family (not genetically his own). Brian was spiritual without being overtly religious. While he suffered from colitis, it was requested that donations in his memory go to causes dear to his heart, education in Belize and a summer camp intended to instill spiritual values. Brian was one who truly supported me in my investigation of biodiesel, probing the underbelly of the Hydrogen Economy and other pursuits. He died less than 24 hours after being released from hospital after successful surgery and 3 days before Christmas. The coroner has not determined a cause of death after an autopsy, and an inquest is now expected. I will miss his curiosity, his enthusiasm, his guiding questions and his support. These are two people who embodied good will in my experience. Ordinary in many respects, yet so special to those close to them. The loss of life caused by the earthquakes and tsunamis and their after-effects around the Indian Ocean are beyond my comprehension. We will be making a donation to the Red Cross today in the hope that it will help in some small way after this catastrophe. Mostly because we can't imagine people of good will not doing something in response. Because even small acts are better than inaction. At times like these I truly wonder if our efforts to improve our world and the lot of others (and even ourselves) serve any real purpose in the face of nature's caprices and the works of evil that remain evident about us. Today I am tired in spirit as well as body. Even the love of those around me brings little solace. It is anger that provides my energy today. Perhaps with resolve I will yet harness that anger to productive use, to cut through the fog of despair that shrouds even the sky now, as though it empathizes. (More likely, I'm just too miserly to waste even anger.) I find myself grateful to the community on this list for continually showing me that there are still so many people of good will that also strive for a better world (improving this one) in their own ways. Thank you all for sharing your good will. Wishing strength to us all, in all the good we try to do through trying times, Darryl McMahon -- Darryl McMahon http://www.econogics.com/ It's your planet. If you won't look after it, who will? ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] People of Good Will
I am lighting a candle on my altar for you and yours. May the energy I am sending help lighten your load. Bright Blessings, Kim At 12:28 PM 12/29/2004, you wrote: Our household is in mourning, we have not lacked for tears these past few weeks. A month ago my wife's mother died after a year of ups and downs and time in and out of hospital. Her passing was peaceful, and her life was long and full. She raised five children in trying circumstances. She left no doubt that I was welcomed into her family. Even in her waning days she brought comfort to others. I will miss her smile, her good nature, her grace in accepting us for who we are and life for what it is. Yesterday, I had the sad honour of being a pall-bearer for a friend and past colleague. Brian was 48, and in my opinion a genius. However, he eschewed fortune and fame that I am sure he could have obtained in favour of raising a family (not genetically his own). Brian was spiritual without being overtly religious. While he suffered from colitis, it was requested that donations in his memory go to causes dear to his heart, education in Belize and a summer camp intended to instill spiritual values. Brian was one who truly supported me in my investigation of biodiesel, probing the underbelly of the Hydrogen Economy and other pursuits. He died less than 24 hours after being released from hospital after successful surgery and 3 days before Christmas. The coroner has not determined a cause of death after an autopsy, and an inquest is now expected. I will miss his curiosity, his enthusiasm, his guiding questions and his support. These are two people who embodied good will in my experience. Ordinary in many respects, yet so special to those close to them. The loss of life caused by the earthquakes and tsunamis and their after-effects around the Indian Ocean are beyond my comprehension. We will be making a donation to the Red Cross today in the hope that it will help in some small way after this catastrophe. Mostly because we can't imagine people of good will not doing something in response. Because even small acts are better than inaction. At times like these I truly wonder if our efforts to improve our world and the lot of others (and even ourselves) serve any real purpose in the face of nature's caprices and the works of evil that remain evident about us. Today I am tired in spirit as well as body. Even the love of those around me brings little solace. It is anger that provides my energy today. Perhaps with resolve I will yet harness that anger to productive use, to cut through the fog of despair that shrouds even the sky now, as though it empathizes. (More likely, I'm just too miserly to waste even anger.) I find myself grateful to the community on this list for continually showing me that there are still so many people of good will that also strive for a better world (improving this one) in their own ways. Thank you all for sharing your good will. Wishing strength to us all, in all the good we try to do through trying times, Darryl McMahon -- Darryl McMahon http://www.econogics.com/ It's your planet. If you won't look after it, who will? ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
