It is during these last five years that I got to really know Twig. He is unlike anyone I have ever met before. He talked about Baba, sanskaras, and “getting our act together” in which ever way we understood it to be. He said, “Everyone has to face there own s#@* and deal with it.” “Pay me now or pay me later but that is the way it is.” Personally, facing these issues brought me tears, anger, and frustration. But Twig was there for guidance and a shoulder to cry on. At times we didn’t see eye to eye, but he always heard me out and tried to see my side. He always looked to find what he could learn from another person’s point of view. Without realizing it, there was much spiritual growth going on at that Dunkin’ Donuts. On this Black Friday, when everyone is loosing there sanity buying gifts for others, I received a gift from my friend, Twig. I received a small, rectangular, brown box with his name engraved upon it. It contained his ashes. Twig died last month. And he had entrusted me to fulfill his final request to take him to the Baba Center (in India) which he never saw in this earthly life. I am honored to do it for him. As I pick up the box I say to myself, “This is it. This chapter of my life is over.” As I get in my car and turn on the radio, the words I hear are, “There is always something there to remind me,” and I start to cry. There will always be something there to remind me of a friend who has brought such marvelous things into my life. I miss Twig dearly for his friendship and guidance. Hope I run into you again.
“
T he passing o f twig by Laurent Weichberger, Flagstaff, November, 2010
My long time friend Twig, a spiritual companion in Baba’s love for over 14 years, passed away on October 28, 2010 from complications of Leukemia. He was a mentor to me when I first came to Baba in New York, and I know his love for Baba was deep. May he rest in Baba’s embrace. I reprint the email that was sent around the world announcing by Brad Mandell, announcing Twig’s passing for those who wish to see the details. In Oneness. Laurent
----- Original Message -----
I am God— God the Beyond. I draw you ever closer to me by giving you frequent occasions of my close companionship. But too much familiarity often makes you forget that I am God in human form.
MEHER I know all that happens and will happen. In fact, anything that happens, happens not without my will. Knowingly, I allow things to happen in their natural course.
BABA
All that I ask of you is to love me most & obey me at all times. Knowing that it is impossible to obey me as you should, I help you to carry out wholeheartedly my instructions by frequently bringing home to you the importance of obedience.
QUOTE
From: Brad Mandell To: baba-talk@mymeherbaba.com Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 2:25 PM Subject: [Baba-Talk] Twig
”
Many of you know Twig (Richard Terwilliger) or have heard of him. He was a long time Baba Lover and has helped many to find Baba, including myself. Twig passed away today. He was recently diagnosed with Leukemia and had just started chemo. It seems he developed a lung infection only a few days ago. I spoke with him two weeks ago and he said he had surrendered to Baba’s will. He will be missed by many. His friend Paige said he wanted his ashes to be scattered in the ocean at the Baba Center...
Now listen very carefully to what I say... I know it is not easy to want what I want; it is almost impossible. However, I want you to try your utmost to put your heart and soul into carrying out anything that I may want you to do. Only intense love for me can lead you to obey me as I want.1
Notes: 1. Quote from Lord Meher, www.lord meher. org/index.jsp?pageBase=page. jsp&nextPage=5595
Avatar Meher Baba Ki Jai
\ |8| o m p o i n t i n t e r n a t i o n a l c i r c u l a r , s p r i n g e d i t i o n, i s s u e 5
”
– Avatar Meher Baba