We attended the Adults of Unity Conference at Unity Village , MO June 29 thru July 5, 2002 .   We were very nervous about attending due to our extreme rawness in grief.  We were quickly dispelled of any fear as the conference body welcomed us and our grief experience openly. 

We were given many opportunities to share Jamie throughout the week.  We had a slide presentation of his life which was attended by 60-70 persons.  It was a memorial tribute to Jamie in which people were able to meet him through pictures, words, poems and letters.  Many attendees stated they felt his presence during the service and through the week. 

Our dear friend Nancy became the “keeper” of the Jamie book.  She became very close to him and shared him with many others.  Joy-See, from CCU (our home church) suggested we make a Love Note envelope for Jamie, so he could receive prayers and blessings from the conference body.  His envelope was overflowing.  We were also deeply touched by the notes of love.  Although we didn’t attend many group gatherings we were invited to several events to honor Jamie.  Mark Welch sang a few songs, Michele danced a dance to Josh Groban’s song “A Breath Away”, a drumming circle was dedicated to connecting with him.  We also had many healers work with us individually.

We met others who shared their experience of grief and many hearts broke open by the loss of a child. 

 

Margaret & David                                            Pat W.
Jym                                                                  Sonya                                      
Drayton & Alberta                                            Polly
Mark                                                                Wes & Nancy
Larry M.                                                           Doug & Janet 
Michele M.                                                       Robyn
Roland and Joan                                               Joy-See   
                                                         

Were all inspirational in their support & care for us during the week.

We even noticed spontaneous summersaults breaking out during the closing circle.
(a first I’ve seen in 20 years of attending)

We feel Jamie’s essence was honored during this week.

Thank You AOU 2002

Mychael, Elene, Julie & Jamie

PS.  We were so supported and validated that we signed up for next year.  All four of us will be attending this year from June 30 to July 4, Healing the World, One Heart at a Time.  Whatever your sorrow or joy we encourage attendance of this most precious annual spiritual renewal (see the link in the grief support section)