A New Life!

Ilene left this world for her new home yesterday, May 16th at 2:00PM EST. She passed into the next world easily and gently and in peace. Conrad, her sister Darlene, and Marlon were with her....and the forces of the world of spirit and unconditional love carried her over in their loving arms.

Profound love to all who have supported her and Conrad during this last year in so many ways. You have sent love streaming, lit candles, prayed and meditated, and you have sent them a total of $5000 through the Love Streams project as of today, May 17. So many of you also sent donations directly to Ilene and Elizabeth for Ilene, and raised money in your own special projects. Deepest gratitude from Conrad and Ilene.

Connectivity and the larger picture of Love Streams

Hi to everyone.

The Love Streams project was initiated in February by the Heart of Love. As it has streamed out over the last months, LOVE is pouring into the life of Ilene as she journeys through this transformative time of her life. The purpose of Love Streams is to support through love in all ways. There is no particular goal for Ilene in this outpouring of love....but rather the deeper connective power that love brings in the support of the unseen spiritual world, the depth of support in the loving arms of Mother Earth, and the love that people bring through connecting one to another in non-judgemental ways and compassionate and kind ways.

Michael Mettler is holding an art sale of his work at Old Crown Coffee Roasters to benefit Ilene during the month of May. Come and visit, and also enjoy their wonderful coffee and food. I will be posting the ongoing results of his sale also. To contact Michael directly, e-mail him at michaelphoto@frontier.com.

Much love to all of you. Beverly.

$4000 profit to Ilene!

We sent another $500 to Ilene and Conrad for her medical expenses this morning, May 6th. This brings the financial support that has come from all of you supporting the Love Streams project to $4000. Thank you!!

Michael Mettler, here in Fort Wayne, has an art benefit started also for Ilene. Here is his e-mail regarding his art benefit, and I would mention that, if you are not in the Fort Wayne area, you can participate in his art benefit also online.....just e-mail him at michaelphoto@frontier.com .... so from Michael:

Hello Friends !

Sunday May 4th I opened a new show of my photographs at the Old Crown Coffee Roasters at 3417 N. Anthony Blvd. Over the last month I realized I had an opportunity to support Ilene and I received the sense to dedicate sales from this new show to Ilene. I am doing that.

All of us have been touched and blessed by the creative fire and Courage of this Artist, mentor, teacher and friend. My life would not hold my sense of purpose and creative juice if it had not been graced by Ilene's commitment to her purpose. And by her reminders on occasion !!

I want to make a suggestion that you consider taking a friend or family member to the Old Crown. It might be for lunch or coffee or a glass of wine. Being there may offer a story opportunity to let them know this is a benefit sale and share what ever back ground from your experiences with Ilene might fit the moment. That my work, like lots of yours, is what emerged from the love this woman has showered on all of us. And what words of wisdom she has always and constantly brought to us.

You may also just mention this benefit sale and that may interest people you know as well. My last suggestion is---that knowing this is a energy of creative relationship among us that you may feel your own response and a way to loving action for Ilene. You may find your own inspiring choice rising from your own experience with this courageous loving woman.

That is it. If I can assist you in a visit by being there for that lunch or glass of wine I am available. This sale will be here through May and up till June 14. My home number is 426-2470. Please call if you have questions. I do not have everyones email so please feel free to pass the word . Old Crown is open seven days a week. Serves dinner Thursday , Friday and Saturday nights from 5 to 9 PM and publishes their menu on facebook --you can reach them at 422-5282. Sandwiches, salad and soup

always available and their premium coffee !! Love you all, Michael

ALSO REMEMBER: Love Streams CD is available in Fort Wayne at Old Crown Coffee Roasters, at Sophia's Portico, at Elderberry Tree House Shoppe,and through Melissa Van Cleave at Full Circle. Love Streams is available in California at the offices of Conrad Satala and Barbara Marsdon. And....of course it is available by clicking the CD cover icon to the right of this blog and ordering online.

In love and gratitude!

WOW! It is May 1rst

The Love Streams project began on February 2nd. We are now three months later. As the person who physically shipped all of the CDs that were ordered, I heard so many stories over the last 3 months about Ilene and Conrad's positive affect on people's lives. These two people have brought wisdom and love to SO MANY lives over the last many years of their professional practice.

I have a request for you. We are $200 away from sending them another $500 and bringing the total for this Love Streams project up to $4000 profit sent to them. Can we raise this last $200? Ilene is not well yet, and still is undergoing tests and expensive prescriptions. They could really use this last $500. Orders and donations have completely stopped. Can you help? I have closed the PO Box (all PO Box orders will be forwarded to me for processing), so please send your orders or donations to 4622 Morning Wind Place, Fort Wayne, IN 46804, or order online.

What a wonderful project this has been. For me personally, it has been transformative as I experience the love being poured out by all of you to Conrad and Ilene, and as I worked together with the other musicians on the Love Streams album.

My family is Celtic in it's origins and in the Celt world May 1 has a long history. This fire festival is celebrated on May 1 with bonfires, Maypoles, and dancing. The Celts honored the planet's newness of life in the Spring with gifts and offerings. We may not celebrate the ancient celtic gods, but this is a very creative time of year. New life is emerging in the planet's plant and animal life....and creativity is abundant. I ask this creativity and new life to infuse the Love Streams project with new life, love and wisdom so that we can reach our goal of $4000 total to Ilene and Conrad.

Blessings and gratitude. Beverly Rieger