Be Like Jordy--A Tribute Cache A cache by Zekester & Simon and jab430 Hidden : 09/30/2014 Difficulty: 1 out of 5 Terrain: 1 out of 5 Size: Size: large (large) 1 Favorites This is a Premium Member Only cache. N 39° 34.492 W 076° 59.965 UTM: 18S E 328270 N 4382482 Other Conversions In Maryland, United States S S 4.8 mi from your home location Geocache Description: This cache was created in memory of an extremely special young man named Jordy. The cache IS located at the posted coordinates but you will need to solve a quick field puzzle to open the cache container and sign the log. Jordy was an amazing young man who was a blessing and a joy to anyone that met him. Although he had Down’s Syndrome, it did not have him. He embraced life in a simple but profound way—just loving anyone he met and showing he cared through his affectionate actions. Jordy also suffered from a severe hearing loss and communicated by using sign language. Jordy passed away in March 2014 but lived such an extraordinary life during his 25 years. Those that knew him (and if you knew him, you couldn’t help but absolutely love and adore him) know that his life and way of living should be remembered, shared and emulated and this cache was created so that others could continue to be influenced by Jordy’s life, even if they never had the great pleasure of meeting him. Inside the cache container is a scrapbook—please handle it gently but feel free to add any notes or thoughts, memories or photos. There is paper, pen and glue for this purpose—use it! If you give it some thought, you will soon realize that all geocachers cache for the joy of it. Each of us may find our joy in a different aspect of the caching experience; for some it is that “AHA” moment when we cotton on to the mysteries of the puzzle, and successfully come up with the solution. For others, it is that moment when we spot the cleverly camouflaged and hidden hide, or when when we solve the field puzzle. For others still it is the discovery of where the cache owner has taken us, the amazing vista, the bit of history or earth science, that place that is special and unique in some way. There is also the mysterious delight of opening the container, and discovering what treasures may be hidden within. It may be a blank log, a travel bug of interest, or something that might be just a trinket to most, but has meaning to you. This cache is an attempt to embody all of those things. The special place is Jordy’s church. The field puzzle embodies how Jordy communicated with us, and should offer you that “AHA!” moment. The solution to that puzzle is about what it means to be part of a broader community of folks who share the same values. The delight in opening this container is the delight and joy of getting to know Jordy just a little bit, and sharing his delight in all things, so read the scrapbook, behold the special item in the lid, and share your special moment here, in this hallowed ground, in the log. In the caching world we talk of getting smilies; Jordy found smilies in everything, every action in life--it is called a sense of wonder, and it is why all of us go geocaching. It is our profound hope that from here on out, every time you experience that joy in caching, whether it’s at your next find, or one hundred, or one thousand, or ten thousand finds from now, that you remember Jordy in that moment of joy. He’s there for you in every cache you do, but especially in this one. Jordy’s father said it best when he wrote the poem “Be Like Jordy. Be Like Jordy, by Gary Davis • If someone is happy, give them a hug. • If someone is sad, give them a hug. • When you pass someone that may or may not be looking at you – smile. In fact, smile at everyone. • When you look in the mirror – smile. • If you like your head or back scratched, have someone do it. In fact, just take their hand, put it on your head and get them started. • If you enjoy eating, go ahead and get excited about it. Get excited about everything and every day. • If you need help with something, ask for it. • If you can provide help, provide it. • If you have a hard time deciding what you want to eat off of menu, let someone else choose – and be happy with the choice regardless. • Don’t take yourself too seriously. Be silly . . . who cares? • If you are trying to solve a problem, assemble a team – a good team. • If you like to sing and aren’t really that good, sing as loud as you can anyway. Even if you don’t know the words. • Laugh at yourself. • If you make a mess, it’s OK. Just clean it up. Better yet, get someone else to do it for you. Stuff happens. • If someone does a good job, give them a thumbs up. • If someone tries but fails, give them a thumbs up. • Always remember to be gentle and to cooperate. And, do your best to stay dry. • If you do a good job, be proud. • If you fail, but try your best, be proud. • Life is a team sport. Let your team be as big as possible. • Say thank-you – and mean it. • If you get angry, that’s OK. But, when your anger has passed, act like nothing happened – let it go. • Don’t hold a grudge – forgive. • Enjoy the mundane tasks of life – like shopping and getting good deals. • If you like pretty girls, flirt with them. • Sometimes your physical body will let you down. You don’t have as much control over things as you might think. But always let the better angels of your soul shine through. • Play the hand you are dealt. • Love everything. Love everyone including yourself. • Don’t give up. Be a gentle fighter. • Do something to brighten someone’s day. • Always remember - smiles and hugs from the right person can fix anything. Be like Jordy. The cache container is located inside the Westminster Church of the Brethren, 1 Park Place, Westminster, MD. Please be respectful when going for the cache and do not disrupt church activities and worship services. The church is open Monday through Friday from 9-1 and has varying hours on weekends. This cache has been placed with permission from the pastor, Glenn McCrickard. Recognition of contributors: When news spread that a fellow cacher suffered an unimaginable loss, many folks in our community wanted to do something to help articulate our sorrow, and communicate our love. This tribute cache is the result, and would not have been possible without the ideas and contributions from many of the Carroll County Caching Fellowship. A note on coordinates: While the cache is hidden inside a church with the pastors permission, there is no intent on the part of Groundspeak, the cache owners, the collaborators or the church itself, to recruit, solicit or otherwise require any kind of involvement with the church or its employees in order to make the find (other than to restrict visiting when the church is open, as listed here elsewhere). It is the intent of all parties involved that no interaction between geocachers seeking the hide and church personnel is required or desired in order to make the find. The posted coordinates are the best we were able to obtain, given that the hide is inside a building. From the main parking lot, you will have to enter at the double red doors (near the peace pole) and proceed upstairs. Go a short ways to the parlor located on the left. Additional coordinates have been provided for those requiring special access; this hide is a true 1/1 and is wheelchair accessible.
Posted on: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 01:35:30 +0000
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