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

[the telfords via OE]

Thank you Nancy for forwarding that beautiful profound poem.

We think of you often and of this amazing global network we are privileged
to be part of.

Grace & peace
John & Elaine

On Wed, Feb 8, 2017 at 8:33 AM, Nancy Lanphear via OE <
oe at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

> 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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