The Seance Newsletter

Thoughts From Suzane

Firstly this month, and very importantly, I want to give kudos' to those who corrected me after my June newsletter came out . . . lest I ever forget we have a very eclectic, smart, and well-read group who continue to keep me on my toes! I was promptly corrected of the location where the “Best Friends” Animal Sanctuary is: the correct spelling is Kanab, Utah. To all those who caught it (you know who you are!): a big “Thank You”! I also want to say that I'm very impressed by the dedication of readers: Some have emailed saying they would be checking the Sanctuary out, and a few folks wrote and said they plan on volunteering there! There is even a couple who are going to the “hands on touch” week-long training; please keep us posted of your travels! I'll be back in the area for Labor Day weekend. And just in case you didn't already know, animal communicator Penelope Smith will be on my radio show July 16th, a not-to-be-missed show for all who love our four-legged friends!

I am happy to share that this summer I'm taking my own advice; I have cut my travel schedule and limited most of my travel to around the Northeast. Sometimes it's really nice to not rush here or there and, honestly, just “smell the flowers”! What better time to do this than the summer? Just spending time catching up with friends and family, going to concerts (the perks of having a house near Tanglewood!), reading a book, or just walking along all the beautiful hiking trails in many of the State Parks nearby. And after the long winter, to be able to hike without layers of clothes is a welcome thing! Or how about taking a course at a place like Omega or Kripalu on something you've wanted to do for a long time? This is when it is easy to follow the lead of children; they can't wait to splash in the pool, sleepover with friends or just hang out and enjoy the summer! They are here to teach us adults, who have forgotten the importance of play. It reminds me of something I was told a long time ago: “God loves the children when we work, but God really loves the children who know how to play.”

I have no doubt that the summer can also bring back the memories of our loved ones or DP's. I found myself remembering July 4th, 15 years ago, when my uncle wore that silly hat while showing off his best barbecue recipe . . . only to find out he actually “stole” the recipe from his grandfather! Or my dad trying to teach my mom how to put the worms on the lure he made by hand, and the squirming look on her face! Oh, then there was that time my mother and grandmother took us berry picking. We spent the next day sorting out all best berries for grandma to make jam. And I will never forget the summer my best friend's brother, Steve, died of AIDS. We all decided to spend the summer making a quilt in his memory; it was the most incredible memories and experiences my family ever had together. I know I heard him laughing as I had to re-stitch every patch to my grandma's perfection! The quilt ended up in the window at Saks Fifth Avenue , and I know Steve had a hand in it. If we don't ever take the time to sit and remember those memories, we will lose a very precious moment in our lives and the lives of those we love. Summer is God's way of showing off the beauty of birds, flowers, sunny days, sweet warm rains, and feeling like a child again.

I know that every one of you have those special memories, and I know those are what our beloved DP's want us to remember. They want you to know they are the wind that crosses your face, the butterfly that you see, the flower that smells like perfume, the warm rain that splashes your face, and the sun that reminds you as it is there shining down on you. If you don't make the time now to create the memories, when you have the time, there won't be any memories to remember.

Warmly,

Suzane