Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Judah Whorls

Aproximately six months ago, I received an e mail from a young woman. She had just lost her husband Jonathan. A friend of hers suggested she read Judah's blog. When she did she realized that she had played softball with the Desperado's Judah's team. "A" wrote to me and a wonderful friendship has evolved.

Last year another wonderful young man Jon passed away. He was the son in law of a dear friend, who also lost her son, Ilan. Jon's widow and "A" started to email to each other.

A few days ago "A" made a contribution in Judah's memory to the Hillel at Berkely. I received a notification and along with it a letter from Ilan's widow. When she read Judah's name she couldn't believe the whorl of connection. It's as if these wonderful men, both Jon's, Ilan and Judah joined together to make sure we all stay connected with each other. "A" lives in Boston, the other two sister in laws live in the bay area and I in Los Angeles,

Each of these young menwere taken in the prime of their lives . Each was an incredile human being, with extraordinary intelligence, each had so much to offer the world, they left many, many friends. Each a special sphere within their own world. Judah knew Ilan somewhat, but the others did not know each other. but Judah becomes the connector once again.

As the years go by, and I lift my head again, its so wonderful to find these connections.