[Oe List ...] Bill's Memorial and Memories

[Nancy Lanphear via OE]

Dear Marianna and family,

I remember the summer of 1972 when we made the great MOVE in huge moving
vans.  Our van took us to Oklahoma CIty, Tulsa and finally Amarillo where
our family was to live.  I remember coming to Oklahoma City for regional
meetings and was always inspired by you, Marianna and Bill.  Bill seemed to
take everything in stride - covering the logistical bases and rituals and
yet doing it with ease,  You, Marianna, the gracious hostess, making sure
that each one was cared for throughout the weekend.  There were many more
gifts that you each brought to the Order.  And, then, of course, the
Oklahoma City house itself with it's lovely stained glass window. Although
we each had our own roles and persona, I will always think of Bill and
Marianna in one breath.  Why does this stay with me??  It always felt true
for Fred and me.  But now, I am on my own and find it to be yet another
thrilling adventure with Fred's memory forever present.

I read the stories of Bill's memorial service with deep appreciation. I
sang along as I read the names of the songs that were sung or played during
the service and the song that was playing as Bill took his final breath.
That one brought a bit of a smile from me.

Our Order songs carry so much beauty, depth care and motivation for me.
Over the nearly 10 years as we developed  Songaia Community, our newly
created song book held many Order songs.  New Community Bound became the
community hymn, along with Harmabee,  Rainbow Trail, some of the love
songs, and a few others.  However, as Patricia Newkirk and I were trying to
bring new songs into our  community memory, I stumbled across BELIEVE.  We
have been singing it ever since Our Annual Community meeting in January.
One of my neighbors, Marilyn said, "why have you been keeping this song
from us?". We sing it quite well!  And, it seems so suited to our times,
right?

I am sending you two items - one is to a link of a song that is just for
you, Marianna and the other is  poem.  That one is for your family.  I hope
each of these speak to your hearts as we share the grief of our loss.

With love and many hugs,
Nancy

http://songsforthegreatturning.net/songs-of-gratitude/the-beauty-of-the-dancer
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