Rev. Liên: Vicki's open spirit was felt the first time I met her at a workshop at Tassajara, Zen Mountain Center. Her respect for herself and all beings showed in deep listening as well as soft-spoken sharings.

Since then, having gotten to know her more, her generosity shows in her deeds and her spirit. -- It's been an honor to be sharing the Way with her!

Svāhā to you, Vicki, on this day and for your courage spirit on its journey thus far! To many more!

("Bravo!" and "Welcome!" [appropriate for a new birth-year and to her open spirit] are two ways of translating Svāhā)

Warmly _/\_