[Oe List ...] Standing Rock Assistance for our 2nd Generation Presence

[Jean Long via OE]

​Lynda - do you have some way of sending this e-mail with the song to the
2nd generation caring for Standing Rock?

Thank you for your continued care of our "Sacred Global Reservation.​"

Jean - in the world where all is possible - as the Cub fans have known for
l08  years.  GO CUBBIES!!!!

On Mon, Nov 7, 2016 at 12:20 PM, Jean Long <jean.long512 at gmail.com> wrote:

> jean long here -
>
> The young ones heard the message, didn't they!
>
> In honor of their commitment and (as we learned) the pain that comes with
> choosing to be "Those Who Care)
>
> The Cost of My Care
>    Anniversary Waltz
>
> Given the chance to do life in the deeps,
>     to serve all mankind is the gift that I be.
> To care for the world is the burden I bear,
>     invent with my life 'tis the cost of my care.
>
> Chorus:
> Strange awful power is dancing through me,
>      buoyantly forging impossible be.
> With all my heart I'm poured out endlessly,
>      I'm burdened eternally.
>
> Wholly engulfed in unbounded rapport,
>      doomed for the world, my life wholly outpoured.
> Always encumbered, tomorrow is here,
>      molding the future, the cost of my care.
>
> chorus
>
> Burning with wisdom, empowered to do,
>       the weight of the world for all men everywhere.
> Guardian of all, to all history an heir,
>      Absurdly in charge, is the cost of my care.
>
> If you can't remember the tune. read it and do an artform  conversation
> after.  Go into ica-usa.org and then Global Achives and then look for
> conversations.
>
> I'm sending a check.
>
> in gratitude for your decisions.
> jean
>
> On Mon, Nov 7, 2016 at 11:31 AM, Len Hockley via OE <
> oe at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
>
>> SOLD!
>> Where do we contribute??
>> Len
>>
>>
>> On 11/6/2016 5:29 PM, Lynda C via OE wrote:
>>
>>
>> Dear Colleagues of the lst Generation  (1G) of OE,
>>>
>>> Our prayers for Standing Rock can take many forms, but one action in
>>> particular that I call your attention to is that of our 2nd Generation (2G)
>>> that we formerly called our Emerging Generation (EG).
>>>
>>
>> Those of you on Facebook may have seen that the 2nd Generation of OE
>>> younger adults ( once EG),  are being represented at Standing Rock. They
>>> have raised money to get Shelia Johnson (daughter of Byrne Johnson) on site
>>> with some equipment to assist with the midwife and medical team as a cook
>>> and support person.   However,  with the situation moving into colder
>>> weather they are aware that more substantial equipment is needed.  They are
>>> working on purchasing an insulated bus that will serve as a  dorm for the
>>> midwives  and medics and as a kitchen.  Nina Crow Rhys  (Stan’s daughter)
>>> has requested support from us lst Generation OE Elders as they work to
>>> Stand with Standing Rock in this attempt to protect the water and sacred
>>> grounds.  She is also headed to Standing Rock where her experience as a
>>> doula will be a gift to the midwife team.
>>>
>>> North Dakota based Alex St. Clair  (son of Bob and Kate) will also be
>>> there and is assisting as Shelia’s support staff.     Attached is a more
>>> complete proposal  from Alex.    Alex has given me  permission to share his
>>>  e-mail if you have any questions that he   might answer.
>>> alex.saint.c at gmail.com
>>>
>>
>>   Many years ago, our  EG were with us as we embarked upon our mission to
>> make a difference.  Let’s support them in this endeavor of being a presence
>> that they are making on behalf of many of us.  If you have already sent a
>> contribution, many thanks.  If you haven’t gotten around to it yet, there
>> is great need to move on this quickly so the bus can be outfitted for the
>> cause.   If you know of others who aren’t on these lists or of others who
>> might respond to this call, please pass this on.
>>
>>  We are so grateful for the presence that Diane Greenwald and Salvatore
>> Caruso have been at Standing Rock during the fall and now  for the support
>> they are bringing to  Native families who are wintering there with their
>> children.  We are grateful for Ellie and Carlton Stock's presence there as
>> well with other representatives from the Presbyterian Church USA.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Lynda  and John Cock
>> Davidson, NC
>> Lynda860 at outlook.com  (new e-mail)
>>
>>
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