A conversation about Rev Mary Omwake with James Jacobson

My dear friend Mary Omwake made her transition on April 14th.

I talk with her Hānai son. James Jacobson about How wonderful Mary is.

He wrote this about her.

As a minister, she coached us to look at ourselves with kindness and humor. Her wit was wicked and on full display every time she spoke. Her services were filled with music, inspiration, and laughter.

Watching her "set the field" and give a talk was one of my greatest pleasures.

A friend once called her a "spiritual comedienne."

I don't think that was Mary's favorite description, but I think it was the most accurate.

Ram Dass, Wayne Dyer, and Barbara Marx Hubbard (to name just a few) were some of her biggest fans. I know they've grabbed front row seats to her act now that she's been reunited with her loved ones who went on before her.

Other than through heredity, Mary was like a mother to me in all ways. And in all ways, I was her son.

I can not bear to describe the depth of my love for her, or my devotion to her.

I know that I am not everyone's cup of tea, but I am glad I was hers.

I could not do for her all of the things she needed, but I am glad I was able to do the things she needed done that no one else could do.

I am eternally grateful to Mary for her love and support and wisdom. And her laughter. And her jokes. And her prayers.

Mary, I would say rest in peace, but I know that's not likely.

Your body is already well taken care of, and your soul is almost certainly partying with your friends and family-- and your cats.

I know that you will be there for all of us as we wake up.

I am grateful to her for being my mother. I am so grateful to her biological family for sharing her with me.

And I am grateful to the thousands of friends and colleagues who I know are also mourning Mary now.