He mentored, motioned and moved judiciously through the garden and into the hearts of our Mosaic magic makers.

I met Bob while doing strategic analysis of my new venture with Amy, a consultant. Amy helped me design my MIssion: Exploring the out of doors. Discover the dignity and value in each of us and the earth. After learning about my Pop-Up project, she suggested I contact Bob. He had been in the agricultural community as a grower and consultant his entire career. He traveled extensively and taught many how to grow and care for crops.

Then he met Mosaic individuals. Bob drove 45 minutes to Omaha weekly to work with the Mosaic. We started with a crew of 10, working 3 hours, lunched together with games afterwards. Bob was a part of it all and lead the team in the garden.

Bob wasn’t concerned with a perfect looking garden, but he was interested in engaging individuals. This he did with glee and care, he loved joking around and singing. Everyone around him soon did so too.

Watching Bob support and guide the Mosaic MM taught the importance of patience, direction and follow up. Bob did all of these with great ease so that no one ever really knew they were being taught, they were just working with Bob.

The best parts of the days with Bob was before the MMM arrived. We would walk around the Pop-Up, looking at the beds and Bob would tell about engagements he’d enjoyed with the MMM.

He was always amazed at the tenacity and determination of our MMM crew. He loved to talk about individuals, what they had said earlier - where they were strong in leadership and skills and how much he liked them as humans.

When we had to skip a week or when fall arrived, Bob was sad to miss out. We found other venues to meet, Big Garden and Table Grace provided us opportunities to meet, work and laugh together.

Bob decided to take a full time position in the town where he lives. Saying goodbye to him was one of the hardest things we’ve done at the Pop-Up. We were all at a loss for words.

Bob is missed. It isn’t the same without him and his wonderful love for Mosaic.