Wendi’s Wanders

. . . the human spirit is a Divine Trust, and it must traverse all conditions; for its passage and movement through the conditions of existence will be the means of its acquiring perfections. Bahai writings

This week two very well known entertainers passed away:  Michael Jackson, a unique musician, and Farah Fawcett, a popular TV actress.

Two less widely known people also passed away and it is to them that I wish to pay tribute.

The first was Archie Webster, a fellow magistrate who lived in the same village I live in. When I first met him in 1982, I was taken with his broad smile and warm welcome, wise words and excellent example. He had a generous spirit, was kind and helpful, courteous and dignified - spiritual qualities that just oozed out of him as he served the local church and community. I am going to miss him a lot.

The second was David Lewis, a British Baha’i, father of my friend and colleague at George Ronald, Publisher, Erica Leith. David too had a generous spirit, was the very essence of kindness, wisdom and service, was perhaps the most courteous man I have ever met and was dignity personified. His service to the Baha’i community was unstinting. These spiritual qualities shone from his ever-smiling face. I’m already missing him.

These two men - one a Christian, one a Baha’i - shared so many qualities and characteristics, both physical and spiritual. It is a shame that they never met in this life. However, having shared their passage into the next world, I suspect they will recognise the spiritual beauty of each other now that they are there and become friends.

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