Joann

I was stunned and deeply saddened to read about the passing of Joann who, for me, was a wonderful teacher and caring friend.  I took every course I could that she led and I can never express enough the appreciation I feel for the wisdom she shared and the inspiration she provided to me and many others. There will be a big missing in my being  especially when I visit or think about attending the Haven. She was a quintessential part of my self growth and development much of which I owe to courses I have taken with her at the Haven. I know that her spirit lives with all of us who ever knew her. I will miss her very much. Thanks for the opportunity to express my thoughts.

 

Peter Benson

Naramata, BC  

Joann

Joann was one of the most formidable people I have ever met.  I use this word because I saw in Joann the incredible courage to challenge me to try something new and at the same time the love and caring for me to take the time to call me on the huge wall I had erected around myself.  I had the privilege to spend two months with her and for me this time changed my life so much for the better.  I know I changed it; still I was incredibly blessed to find Joann who had the heart to assist me.  She lives forever in me, and so many of us, whom she cared about

 

Brian Rowbottom

 

 

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Thouhgts from Craig

Joann, I say to you Respect!

 

Hope is what keeps us alive and faith moves us forward.

 

Thanks for the push! I am loving you always....

 

Later

Craig Young XO

I Re-member

Dearest Joanne
Life flowing gently down and through
over, under and between.
I miss you.
I re-member
I breathe LIfe energy
Let tears flow
Re-member
Breathe
I miss me
I miss you.
Joanne
teacher
Knowing eyes
Gentle hand
Firm boundaried heart.
I knew you
I know you.
I lived you
I re-member you.
My heart fills with peace
My heart fills with loving.
I let go.
Geri

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