Jaime thank you for sharing, those little chips were so touching.
Rabbi Neil is still missed, and loved. I'm so blessed to have known him.
He's words of wisdom I still cherish.
Wanda
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Dear Jamie and Family,
This sincere message from Lisa Bryan.I was going to wait a few weeks and write to Jamie but yesterday you announced this site. At some point please share with our beloved Jamie Lash.
Jamie, Saturday March 16th, I was dancing and worshipping and feeling HIS mighty presence. I did a 3 point turn and saw Rabbi Neil sitting with his head low in prayer or basking with the Lord -not sure -and I saw Jamie standing there with her hands out singing and my heart started aching and I started crying on the dance floor. To me Jamie looked tired and still so trusting. I started praying to our ABBA as I was dancing that HE hold Rabbi Neil tight all of his remaining days that he always feel ABBA with him until he calls him home and I was praying for Jamie as I felt the time was near and I know Jamie trusts in the LORD with all her heart and soul -but there is going to be a time of mourning and I started mourning for her loss already -and I said ABBA -Let me worship you in this dance, hold them tight and let me stop crying ABBA.
WELL, DO YOU KNOW – Jamie, I am not sure if Rabbi Neil mentioned that weekend service and if he felt anything different or if you did notice HIS amazing presence that day. I took a video of Priscila Dancing with flags and Claire dropped to her knees -there were others on their knees -in fact I could hardly stand to video but felt the need to focus and zoom in on your side of the room. When Claire fell to her knees -You will see from the picture -she is not facing the alter -NO she is facing Rabbi Neil -for the LORD’s Mighty Presence was right there! Right there! When Rabbi Joe was standing hands in the air -he was not facing the alter as usual -he was tilted towards Rabbi Neil! Yes, the most amazing hush in the room at that moment and HIS presence was surly surrounding the beautiful Lash couple.
I posted the video on the TAK website and I posted the pictures-I hope if you have a time to look you will be amazed – OUR ABBA knew this was our beloved Rabbi Neil’s last time worshipping in the temple that the Lord gave him to lead.The following Saturday HIS Presence was amazing again -but throughout the entire temple not just that side of the room - as many people were probably doing as I was doing-dropping to our knees and thanking HIM for Rabbi Neil and for our temple. God makes no mistakes -and I am thankful Rabbi Neil listened to HIM or I would not be who I am today!
I am praying for Jamie -as I can not imagine losing the love of my life.I know she will be ok -but I know she will be grieving and tell her it is OK to grieve and hold tight the Hem of His garment.She and Rabbi Neil have ALWAYS been an inspiration to me in many ways. Though I do not talk to them like others as I am shy -I am always there admiring them, giving thanks for them, and praying for them and their family in my own little way.
Rabbi Neil -I know you are not tired up there!See you again.I am sure.
Love always, Lisa Bryan