Prayers and donations for one of our own

[Guest guest]

Dearest Family,

 

I don't really know how to start this email or what to say or if I should even

say anything. I'm not one who usually "takes charge" of a situation, I wait for

someone else to do something about it, but I feel a need to speak out as my

heart is breaking for one of our own. One of Amma's devotees is having a very

hard time financially, I have emailed to ask for prayers a few weeks back, but

apparently things have become worst. I don't even know if it is appropriate to

ask for donations for her, she would probably strangle me if she knew I was

asking, but in my heart I have to say something. She is one of the most positive

people I know and very upbeat. She is very much a people person and although

this is a very personal situation I feel the need to speak up for her. Some of

you might have even met her over the tour in Fairfield or Chicago. She did A LOT

of seva. She did line seva, greeter seva and several other kinds of seva. She

barely had a moment with Amma and the only time she

did she was doing seva, flower seva, prasad seva, lap seva etc. It just pains

my heart to know how much she is struggling. I finally saw a crack in her "firm"

exterior foundation and I feel the burden has become too much for her to bare.

Her name is Adriane Bradley, she is the Mother of two grown boys, I believe they

are around 19 - 20's and I think one if not both are going to collage. They are

both sweethearts. She has had her car repossessed, in the process of filing

bankruptcy, people rear ending her,etc, its one bad luck after another but yet

she kept her head high. Adriane is obviously burning off a lot of Karma. From

being rear ended she has trouble with her hip and neck. She is very worried

about this months bills, worried about having to foreclose and move, house

payment, electric, water, etc. She is worried about running out of food.She has

called churches and other "in-need" programs who will not help her out. I feel

that I must become her advocate and help her in her

time of need. Please forgive me if I am in some way out of line but I had to

try for her. I am asking for anyone to please make a donation in whatever way

possible, food cards, money, check, etc. If you would like to help her out in

another way, she has a home based business The Pampered Chef. You can go to her

web site at www.pamperedchef.biz/adrianebradley I think she receives a small

portion of this but you would get something in return for your gift. Also if you

go to and type in Adriane Bradley it will bring up things that have

been by her or written about her. The first 3 or 4 web sites are about her. She

is also coordinator of our satsang, the one who started it, brought it together,

and plans most fund-raising. (with Amma's grace) She is a teacher for special

education children and is on her feet at least 25 hours a day. I don't think she

sleeps at ALL! She is an advocate for anything and everything. She is a blessing

to be around and a sweet women to know. This

will give you a little about who she is and what she she is all about. Again

please forgive me if this is unacceptable, my apologizes. The only way I know of

for you to donate is to send to her address:

 

Adriane Bradley

1284 Stephenridge Dr

Harvester MO, 63303

 

Please write "Amma" in the memo of the check or on any donations so that she

doesn't think it is a mistake receiving anything. I am hoping to remain

anonymous, although I am sure she will eventually find me out. Also I think it

would help her to have letters of encouragement, COL's etc. Maybe if our

"colorful" and inspiring writer could send some words of upliftment that would

make her day. There was never a time I didn't smile getting a COL letter from

anyone and she could use them right now. I think she is on the list but I am not

sure. Prayers a of course a BIG welcome! If anyone has any other suggestions

please email me personally at lilymoonjewel. I thank you in advance

for all your thoughts and prayers.

 

At Amma's Lotus Feet,

Robin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Thank you for bringing this up. You did absolutely the right thing in

posting this here. I will add her to my prayers. With Amma's grace,

she will be OK.

 

-yogaman

 

 

Ammachi, Robin Wilson <lilymoonjewel>

wrote:

> Dearest Family,

>

> I don't really know how to start this email or what to say or if

I should even say anything. I'm not one who usually "takes charge" of

a situation, I wait for someone else to do something about it, but I

feel a need to speak out as my heart is breaking for one of our own.

One of Amma's devotees is having a very hard time financially, I have

emailed to ask for prayers a few weeks back, but apparently things

have become worst. I don't even know if it is appropriate to ask for

donations for her, she would probably strangle me if she knew I was

asking, but in my heart I have to say something. She is one of the

most positive people I know and very upbeat. She is very much a

people person and although this is a very personal situation I feel

the need to speak up for her. Some of you might have even met her

over the tour in Fairfield or Chicago. She did A LOT of seva. She did

line seva, greeter seva and several other kinds of seva. She barely

had a moment with Amma and the only time she

> did she was doing seva, flower seva, prasad seva, lap seva etc. It

just pains my heart to know how much she is struggling. I finally saw

a crack in her "firm" exterior foundation and I feel the burden has

become too much for her to bare. Her name is Adriane Bradley, she is

the Mother of two grown boys, I believe they are around 19 - 20's and

I think one if not both are going to collage. They are both

sweethearts. She has had her car repossessed, in the process of

filing bankruptcy, people rear ending her,etc, its one bad luck after

another but yet she kept her head high. Adriane is obviously burning

off a lot of Karma. From being rear ended she has trouble with her

hip and neck. She is very worried about this months bills, worried

about having to foreclose and move, house payment, electric, water,

etc. She is worried about running out of food.She has called churches

and other "in-need" programs who will not help her out. I feel that I

must become her advocate and help her in her

> time of need. Please forgive me if I am in some way out of line

but I had to try for her. I am asking for anyone to please make a

donation in whatever way possible, food cards, money, check, etc. If

you would like to help her out in another way, she has a home based

business The Pampered Chef. You can go to her web site at

www.pamperedchef.biz/adrianebradley I think she receives a small

portion of this but you would get something in return for your gift.

Also if you go to and type in Adriane Bradley it will bring

up things that have been by her or written about her. The first 3 or

4 web sites are about her. She is also coordinator of our satsang,

the one who started it, brought it together, and plans most fund-

raising. (with Amma's grace) She is a teacher for special education

children and is on her feet at least 25 hours a day. I don't think

she sleeps at ALL! She is an advocate for anything and everything.

She is a blessing to be around and a sweet women to know. This

> will give you a little about who she is and what she she is all

about. Again please forgive me if this is unacceptable, my

apologizes. The only way I know of for you to donate is to send to

her address:

>

> Adriane Bradley

> 1284 Stephenridge Dr

> Harvester MO, 63303

>

> Please write "Amma" in the memo of the check or on any donations so

that she doesn't think it is a mistake receiving anything. I am

hoping to remain anonymous, although I am sure she will eventually

find me out. Also I think it would help her to have letters of

encouragement, COL's etc. Maybe if our "colorful" and inspiring

writer could send some words of upliftment that would make her day.

There was never a time I didn't smile getting a COL letter from

anyone and she could use them right now. I think she is on the list

but I am not sure. Prayers a of course a BIG welcome! If anyone has

any other suggestions please email me personally at

lilymoonjewel I thank you in advance for all your thoughts and

prayers.

>

> At Amma's Lotus Feet,

> Robin

>