Forward

This is a story of synchronicity, spirituality, and John Denver’s legacy of love for humanity.

Every once in a while, something happens in our lives that causes us to take a second look at something, or somebody, that maybe we thought we knew everything about already. And upon that re-examination, we find that we have incorrectly or unfairly judged that situation or person, and there is really much more there than meets the eye and, therefore, is definitely deserving of that second look.

Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr., a.k.a. John Denver is, I believe, one such person. The time will come, however, when John will get the recognition, admiration, and respect that he deserves. I believe that had his 1970’s popularity continued unthwarted, he would have eventually become an unstoppable healing force on this planet; but as it were there were certain…forces, so-to-speak, that could not allow that to happen; and that is why he was bashed by the media, denied any noticeable credit for his humanitarian efforts, and basically swept under the rug as though he never existed in any positive sense. But I also feel that once the general public realizes what a powerful, magical spirit John really is, he will never be seen in the same way again. Perhaps his true identity had to be kept hidden until after he crossed over. Maybe he had to be who he was then in order that he could be all he is now...for, although his person is no longer with us, he has still not given up on the human race!

Native Americans believe that after the “graduation experience” of death, one enters the world of the grand-fathers and grandmothers in spirit (the “Blue Road,”) and continues to learn by counseling those remaining on “the Good Red Road.” John seems to be able to reach through the veil that divides these two roads to let us know that he is doing just that. He sends and helps to orchestrate dreams, visions, hawks, eagles, rainbows, feathers, songs, affection and deep love, among other things, and continues to encourage those who choose to be open to his spirit that we can make things better here on earth. It is still not too late.

Many times when I would first begin to work on this book, I would talk myself out of it, thinking: Who would believe it? Who would care? But I have sensed more recently an energy to this material that tells me…nearly 20 years after John’s passing…that the time is now right to proceed with telling my--no, OUR--story.

Simultaneously, I have strived to maintain a healthy skepticism about all of it…even though when I look back on my life, there are so many things that have suddenly become clear, and that make sense to me now. I have been shown that everything truly does happen for a reason. Along the way I have also discovered many others who have had similar experiences with departed loved ones. So there remains very little room left for skepticism at this point. It feels as if I have discovered my true purpose-a much higher one than I would have ever dreamed possible.

Part of that purpose is writing this book, as well as helping to create the various other projects connected to John that I am involved in. It all speaks of serving to uplift humanity to a whole different level…one where each of us operates at full potential. We’re taking baby steps now-and our future is to FLY.

Knowing this to be true, how can I hold back on sharing that which has given me my wings?