Memorial Blessings for Sarah Jan 27 in Malibu

Om Guru Om~ Sarah Nirguna Marten ~Om Guru Om

Memorial Blessings  

Sunday, January 27th 2013 

Om. That is perfect. This is perfect. From the perfect springs the perfect. If the perfect is taken from the perfect, 

the perfect remains.

12:30-3:00 Meet at: Point Dume 7103 Westward Beach Road Malibu, CA 90365. We will chant the Guru Gita for liberation for Sarah, ourselves, and the world as she requested. Please bring your Guru Gita book, a blanket and warm clothing. Sarah’s ashes will be released into the ocean after the chant. From the Center: Take PCH North for 19.9 miles, turn Left on Westward Beach Road. Pass through the parking shack and continue on to the end of the beach. Tower #1 is at the end of the lot. You will need to pay for parking at the automated parking system. 

4:00-5:30 We will meet at Diane Seaman’s to share our rememberances of Sarah and to refresh ourselves. Meet at: 958 18th Street #6 Santa Monica, CA 90403  (NW corner of Washington and 18th).

Please RSVP to Shannon at:818-395-7747 or  HYPERLINK "mailto:shannonartsandadvocacy@yahoo.com" shannonartsandadvocacy@yahoo.com if you would like to attend.

To All The Dear Friends of Sarah Nirguna Marten,

Our Sarah passed away peacefully in the early morning of January 9th. She was quite prepared to surrender the body of this life, without fear or regret.   Her joyous smile emerged playfully, even toward the very end! While I was sitting with Sarah, a young nurse came in to her room two days before her death and asked perkily, and somewhat nervously, how she was doing that afternoon.   Sarah, who was woefully thin and weak at this point, tossed me a glance of deep irony, eyes twinkling.   Somehow, she could see the play of life as if from the top of a mountain looking down.   She could wince with discomfort while simultaneously raising her eyebrows in an expression of humor and understanding at her own, particular predicament. I will never forget how, as the disease progressed, she took more and more command over how she wanted to die, refusing medications.

As painful and heartbreaking as it has been and still is, I feel honored to have been part of this precious experience with Sarah. I can speak for so many who just can't believe how fortunate they are to have encountered the  spontaneous gift of her presence. We've received a wave of letters expressing how Sarah, simply through her light and joy, changed the course of their lives. She, more than anyone I've known, showed the timeless power of unbridled openness and kindness.
She was, and is, a guiding light in this world. We are planning a memorial in a few weeks. Sarah requested that her ashes be freed into the sky above the ocean. So like her open heart! I will try to post when the date becomes clear. Thank you all for your support and letters, and for being part of this journey with us. Much love! Sue and Mark Allen

Sarah has moved from the hospital

Hello dear friends,

It's been a whirlwind lately. We received less than a day's notice that Sarah was to be discharged from the Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital. The last few days, she's been settling into a nursing home chosen by Sanctuary Hospice (a temporary measure). They happened to have a bed available on short notice. The new location is: Skyline Healthcare and Wellness Center, 3032 Rowena Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90039, Room #12c. We are in the process of activating her cell phone. Her phone number is: (310)779-4461. In the meantime, we are continuing to look for a more uplifted and inspiring environment for Sarah to live, while receiving around the clock care. So many of her friends have prayed for a more suitable situation to manifest, where she is surrounded by the healing power of nature and near people who love her!  Santa Monica is her first choice because of the ocean. We are looking into fundraising in order to fulfill her wishes. Let me know if you would like to help in any way!  Feel free to post on the blog, also. Call Susan/Mark at 310-272-6499. I will try my best to post any new developments.  Sarah sends her love to you all!  Susan

Sarah's direct hospital room phone number

Dear Friends,

Sarah's I phone was misplaced in the hospital. You can call her on her hospital room phone.  Dial 213-413-3000.  It will give you a menu option of numbers.  Dial a  number 1 than number 1 again. It will ask you for the direct number. Dial 6006.  Love to you all.   Susan

Latest news on Sarah's medical expenses

I am so happy to report that the hospital has expedited Sarah's application for Medi-Cal and it has just been approved! This is such a relief for Sarah and the family. Your financial contributions will help to address previous expenses that have not been covered. Once again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. It meant so much. Love, Susan     P.S. Notice that I put another new message up today. See below!

Up Up to Date

 Hello again dear Sarah Nirguna friends,

Sarah is resting at the hospital and stable.  It appears that she will be discharged sometime in the near future. This depends on whether she is willing/able to start walking again. The doctor wants her to begin moving her legs more in the bed and trying to sit up and take a few steps. It's hard when you've been immobile for almost a month. In terms of her release, we are exploring possible nursing homes in the Hollywood/Santa Monica areas.  At present, she needs around the clock medical care. This is the case for now, although, according to the doctor,  if she started walking again,  this would improve her respiratory function, etc. and give her more freedom. Sarah deeply loves nature, so it would be nice if there were a place that could offer this environment. No luck so far. It seems that nature and nursing homes are like oil and water! Medi-Cal will cover the costs (We're still investigating other coverages as well). If any of you could recommend a place, or have any advice along these lines, feel free to share it! Although her home isn't appropriate, it may be possible to have an around the clock nurse in a home-like environment. We're exploring. Much love, Susan

A Message From Sarah Today

My Dearest Ones,

I love you with all my heart! I appreciate your love and the embraces, sweetness, and prayers that you send to me.  Please know that it's not over yet!  I'm alive and kickin'! Please pray for me still, and remember me.  I may have a chance to still be here with you.  You are in my heart, which is one in all.  Every breath I take is yours.  All the beauty I see is yours.  I delight in your presence. If you want to see me, or make a comment on the blog, please do.  I'm pretty pooped out some of the time.  Other times I can be with you.  Your love and prayers keep me afloat. All for now....Sarah Nirguna.