In memory of a truly Golden Angel


Susan Nielsen became almost totally disabled
with MS (multiple sclerosis),
a weird disease (and a true dis-ease)
which slowly eats up the myelin sheath on the nerve cords.

Since 1982 Susan saw an ever-decreasing ability to access her body, limbs, etc.
Eventually, other people were required to attend the needs and functions of her body.
Susan became so disabled with MS, that she could not even brush her own teeth,
feed herself, get out of bed, get dressed, etc. etc. without help.

All the things we take for granted that we can do with or to our body, she eventually could not do.
However, there is one thing we don't take for granted .. pure happiness ..
which seemed to be "a natural" for her.

That's why I call her an angel.
For the 20+ years I knew her,
she always had the best of smiles and attitude.
She never complained; and was a stunning inspiration to any who feel depressed,
unhappy, miserable, etc., for little things in life ..

compared to what she had to deal with throughout many years of her life.
The MS manifested in her body during her young 20's, following the birth of her twin boys.
I believe she was nearly 50 when she passed.


One of my favorite stories and memories of Susan:

I walked down the ramp to the door of the Airplane when she came to visit me at the Hermitage in the 1990's.
An airline hostess standing at the door told me, as she held back her tears ...

"I will never forget this woman and what her presence taught me.
On this job I have to deal with so many people, their problems, attitudes, etc. ... and I often get so annoyed.
Then I see this woman and she can do almost nothing for herself,
yet all the time she is radiant and happy.
How can I now complain about anything in my life?"

This is a memory from Patrick Surprise, one of her long-time friends who knew her from the late '70's,
before the MS manifested in her body.
Patrick sums up well, a correct description of our precious and sweet Sue Nielsen!

"She was truly one of the most wonderful people I have ever known.
 I will never forget her sweet, funny, modest, generous and genuine personality and also, of course, her incredible beauty."


Susan (and all of us) were blessed with 10 years of off-and-on caretaking
provided to her by very good friend (also of 20+ years) Linda Lisse (another angel soul among us).

The following notes were written by Linda ...

Sue died [in 2007] from MS. She had some strokes and had lost some of her memories;
 and was forced to be in the NOW for about 6 months before death. The last time I saw her she whispered in my ear that she was dying.

I believe that Sue has reincarnated as my daughter Cassiana.
In fact, Ananda said that she might be coming to me while I was pregnant
and I poo-pooed the idea saying that Sue would likely take some sweet time enjoying the in-between bodies period.
Well, I believe that he was right because Cassi freaks me out how much she looks and acts like Sue. She has those blue eyes!
I gave Sue care off-and-on for 10 years and am tickled that she has picked me to be her next Mom.
I have a feeling she is going to want to give me care some day long into the future when I am feeble. That would be great.
Linda Lisse

May all beings enjoy the supreme happiness of helping someone who truly needs help,

and who appreciates it from the very depths of their heart, as did Susan.

<>I have always felt it an honor to know and serve this divine angel.

Thank you very much, Susan, for being such a divine part of my life and spiritual journey.
Ananda

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ADVAITA ANANDA SAMADHI ASHRAM and HERMITAGE - INDIA
  "Samadhi Hermitage - INDIA"
Ananda's Ashram and Residence
Advaita Ananda Samadhi Ashram
Sarubai Family Residence
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 Samadhi Hermitage - India Trust
We are Officially non-profit in India
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Ananda's
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Magnificient Interior Stone Walls !!
(coming soon)
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Stone masonry fun at our India Ashram
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"Miles  of Smiles"
A nice cross-section of "family & friends" in bliss

 


Picture Books and Stories of Families and friends supported by the Hermitage in India

(your assistance will definitely be appreciated)

Society for Poor Peoples Development, India
Dedicated to the uplift of poor village women
and children in Tamil Nadu, So. India
The Roy Family, in West Bengal 2004-2009
  A true Gandhian family
totally dedicated to village service and uplift.
Shivani Puri
A woman sadhu supporting several kids and families
at her Ashram
in Amar Kantak
Mishra Family, Haridwar area
We have been supporting this family since 1990.
This page tells the history, with photographs.
Sarubai & her children, Ellora, India
Single Mom, Sarubai, and her four children
 "captured our heart" in Nov. 2002.
History, and
directions to find "us."
 The Bliss Book - Both families - 2003-4
This is a collection of fantastic photo collages showing "1000 great smiles and 2000 joy & love-filled eyes",
during Ananda's visit to our Mishra and Sarubai families, Oct. 2003-Jan. 2004

Ellora Families Bliss Book -- December 2004
Absolutely Awesome photo collages of Sarubai
and her beautiful children;
and also, the families of brothers Dinesh & Satish who help us with matters pertaining to our aid to Sarubai and her children.
Mishra Family Bliss Book -- January 2005
South India Tour
Exquisite
photo collages of our Mishra Family
 on a blissful South India temple tour together
during the January school holidays.
2005-6 Miscellaneous Fun Pics of Mishra and Tambe family kids
Collages and single shots - a sampling of the blissful times with these two precious families.  More pics will be uploaded time-to-time. Please check back...for more great shots!
I'm so sorry for not loading more pictures from 2006 onward.
I am very busy with all the fun, which includes building my own ashram in Ellora, and all else it takes to "float this ship".
These two links have some nice pictures:
"Samadhi Hermitage - INDIA" and "Miles  of Smiles"


Three Spiritual Healer Friends
Coaching, Counsel, Guidance, Healing, Insight, Intuitive.
  Amita can also provide her service at the Hermitage if you wish.

Other Spiritual Links you might like


Trekking and Touring Himalayas of India
My dear friend Amit Bajaj leads most of these tours himself.
A very gentle, pure and precious soul
who also is of great help with the works of the Samadhi Hermitage in India.
Of course, I recommend him highly for any India travel help you may need.
 http://www.indiaholidayhome.com

Want to Help?

Please, send your tax-deductible contribution payable to:

Samadhi Hermitage
P. O. Box 4164
Santa Fe, NM 87502

We do need help for our services in India.

No amount is too small or too large ... a little bit goes a long way and all will be appreciated!!

EXAMPLES:
$20/month covers private english medium school for one child at Elementary level.
$50/month covers basic food necessities for Sarubai and her 3 kids;
$100/month covers fairly well the complete monthly expenses for this family of four.

Please consider:

With Internet Banking, you can set a particular amount per month
to be deposited in the Hermitage account for our social work in India.
$10-20 per month is not a hardship for most people, yet it can do wonders for us in India.
Please consider this .. and send us an inquiry to email address below.

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization since 1995, so your contribution is tax-deductible.
 

Thank you so much ...
May your life be rich with blissings and blessings.


ananda@samadhihermitage.org

telephone: (505-473-3560)

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