Beloveds,
On the 17th of every month, we make space to connect and share with Hanna and to celebrate together. This month the invitation is to gather in person and online to write “Letters Upstairs” to people who have already passed on.
Here's the plan for Sunday, November 17
Prepare: 6:00pm South Africa time / 11:00am Pittsburgh time
Meet with friends or family, or settle yourself in a cozy spot with pen and paper. Write a letter.
Gather: 6:30pm South Africa time / 11:30am Pittsburgh time
Gather on Zoom to visit with Hanna and take turns sharing letters. Sharing isn’t required! Just an option and a way to be together.
Here is the Zoom link. No need to register, just show up.
bit.ly/okayzoom
We hope you will find people to gather with in person. Share hugs and treats, and tell stories before and after we Zoom together.
Here are the guidelines from Hanna
“I’m preparing for a journey to a place I’ve never been, but where people I love have gone before. Akie’s brother Chris remembers a brief bright visit to a place he calls “upstairs” after an accident forty years ago. Ever since he has spoken of abundant love for everybody, “My sisters, my brothers, upstairs, downstairs, everybody. Everybody. Love love love.”
“Who are your people who have gone upstairs? May I carry a message to them from you when I go?
“To send a letter upstairs:
– Write a letter on paper. Please use thin, biodegradable paper.
– Make a copy for yourself to keep.
– Fold it up or put it in an envelope addressed to [Your Person], Upstairs, ℅ Hanna.
I- f you don’t want anyone to read it, seal it.. (no stickers or plastic tape – biodegradable only).
– Put it in another envelope and mail it to me, or bring it over in person, or get it to Elsa so she can bring it.
“When it’s time for me to go, whenever that is, your letters will be tucked into pockets in my shroud. It will be a comfort to know your blessings go with me and that your people (some of whom are also my people) will be there to welcome me on the landing.”
How to deliver your letter to Hanna
Address your envelopes according to Hanna’s instructions above. Like this:
If you can’t join us on Saturday the 17th, you can still send a letter. Hanna welcomes them any time between now and her delivery date.