[Oe List ...] Greetings of this blessed season

[Judi White]

Thank you for this awesome account of your year. 80? Not possible.
Congratulations on a profound journey. A joyous 2018. Judi

On Dec 20, 2017 6:18 PM, "Jann McGuire via OE" <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
wrote:

> Elements of Jann’s year, December 17, 2017
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> Earth: Upon completing 80 years, I suppose one must expect physical
>  challenges. A cardiac ultrasound in August revealed that my atrial valve
> will need to be replaced. It didn’t seem to be a problem
> until I developed atrial fibrillation in October.
> Taking a blood thinner for the condition has been a see-saw
> process. Started with 10 mg coumadin daily -- too thin;
> down to 1 mg -- too thick. Every blood check is a
> surprise. On Nov. 16, I had a cardioversion shock treatment
> to get back to regular rhythm. Worked well. On Dec. 6, I
> had a cardiac angiogram which revealed I’m not at high risk.
>  I’ll go to Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute for a consultation the day after
> Christmas and hopefully to schedule surgery.
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> Water: The emotional aspect of my life had its ups and downs.
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> High points were:
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> * An over-the-top birthday bash hosted by my sons:
> threedays at beautiful Lake Nacimiento. I hope all of you
> who came and/or sent cards and gifts know how deeply
> touched and appreciative I feel, still basking in the glow.
>
> *My 22nd annual retreat with the beloved wild wise women
> circle near Seattle in July. They staged a delightful “
> Dangerous Old Woman” event to start me on my 81st year. I
> stayed with Sharon Fisher’s gracious family a few extra
> days to see the awesome Chinese terra cotta warriors.
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> *Three days in September in a luxurious lodge near Mineral
> King, with Scott’s and Barry’s families, including Johnna,
> who now blesses Scott’s and our family’s life. She and
> her family hosted us for Thanksgiving, a beautiful feast.
>
> Low points were:
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> *The death in June of Kristin Knutson, Joan’s daughter,
> born the same year as my daughter Suzanne. We wise women celebrated
> Kristin’s life with stories and bubbles.
>
> *The illness and death of my dear friend, teacher and
> spiritual mentor, Bob Goings. I sorrowfully wrote his
> obituary and was able to share in enabling the
> celebration of his life. This loss helped me to grieve previous losses
>  in a more profound way.
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> Air :The mental aspect of the year was enhanced by joining
> a local book club, motivating more reading, and and a
> politically progressive women’s huddle, with study of
> current events to resist the extreme right wing agenda. I’m reading
> Sisters in Law at the moment. Clarissa Pinkola Estes” book, The Dangerous
> Old Woman was my favorite. Have enjoyed studying with
> Lynne McTaggart online.
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> Fire: Sage-hood is essentially spiritual. Throughout this year, I’ve
> increased in my awareness of how deeply each creature is
> loved by the Divine Giver of Life. Silence, stillness and
> meditation have nurtured me.
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> *We who gather at my house each moon share our joys, sorrows and cares.
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> *Recently the wise women connect energetically in a
> scattered circle each night around 9:00. We light candles
> from Port Townsend to Seattle, to Macomb, IL to Phoenix to
> Los Angeles to Lindsay to Eugene, OR.. The circle prays
> for physical, emotional, mental and spiritual healing
> for ourselves and the world.
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> May we all be blessed to love each present moment of our
> precious lives.. Thank you for being part of mine. With love and prayers
>  and the hope for PEACE ON EARTH,
>
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