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Shore Local Newsmagazine: A Loving Tribute to Jayne Bray

 

A message from Passion Vines founder, Michael Bray

Many of you are fortunate to have met my mom, Jayne Bray. It is with great sadness that I share that Jayne passed away peacefully last week, surrounded by her family.

As many of you know, especially in our close-knit community of South Jersey, my mom was the source of my inspiration. She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1990, and finding a cure for MS has been the charitable focus of Passion Vines since we first opened our doors. This debilitating neurological disease moved my mom from a cane, to a walker, and ultimately to a wheelchair. These circumstances, in spite of their challenges, never led Jayne to a space of negativity. Rather, she chose Grace – which was visible and felt by everyone she met. I know now that this was her greatest gift.

While my heart is broken, I am deeply grateful to have had the opportunity to be continually by her side with my family over the last several weeks. Of all the lessons Jayne taught me throughout my life (and there are many), her lasting message to me is to face each moment – no matter how soft, challenging, painful, or joyous – with presence and Grace. It was a true gift to share this sacred space with my mom over the last days and weeks. While her physical form has moved on, Jayne’s Grace will continue to live in our hearts and in our actions.

Jayne leaves us with many beautiful stories, and a legacy of kindness, compassion, and gratitude. As her friends will attest, Jayne was a deep listener, and she happily gave the gift of mindfulness and attention to everyone who had the good fortune to be in her presence. Because of Jayne, The Right Notes (South Jersey’s Fight against MS) was born. Because of Jayne, we have been able to make a positive impact on the more than 400 people living with MS in Atlantic and Cape May Counties. Because of Jayne, we have raised more than $500,000 toward finding a cure. And, in Jayne’s honor, we will keep going. Our fight against MS has been made possible by the collective support of a community who passionately wanted to make a difference for Jayne, and others living with MS. For this, and so much more, I have a level of gratitude for you that is unmatched – only to be eclipsed by the love I have for my mom, Queen Jayne.

In the midst of summer celebrations, I thank you for allowing me the space to share my love for Jayne. If not for her, Passion Vines would not be what it is, and I would not be who I am.

In business, we have a responsibility to the Community – and I sincerely hope you feel, now and always, our efforts to make a difference and be more like Jayne.

A celebration of life for Jayne will be held on July 11, 2022. Details are forthcoming and will be shared on the Passion Vines Facebook and Instagram pages.

I’d like to leave you with this quote, in honor of Jayne:

“I do not at all understand the mystery of grace – only that it meets us where we are but does not leave us where it found us.” – Anne Lamott

With Grace & Gratitude,

Michael

 

Click here to view the tribute at Shore Local Newsmagazine.

 

 

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