[Oe List ...] Thoughts on Your Two Celebrations

[Paula Philbrook]

Thank you!
Paula

On Tue, Sep 4, 2018 at 7:15 PM Robertson Work via OE <
oe at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

> Dear colleagues,
>
>
> I hesitate to write you but feel somehow I should share a few thoughts. We
> are all aware that more and more of our colleagues are passing away. Many
> of us are in our 70s and 80s and that is a natural thing to have happen.
> Some of us are losing our spouses, most recently Judith and Bob. This is
> so hard. My heart and all our hearts go out to each person who is in the
> fresh depths of loss. I see Jann's name below; she lost her beloved Fred a
> few years ago. And I lost my beloved Mary 15 years ago; she was only 60.
> This month would have been our 50th anniversary. The missing never ends,
> because love is forever. I am attaching a reflection on dying that may
> speak to some of you. There is no remedy only continuing in love and
> gratitude. If we can, we reach out to touch others with our love. And then
> it is our time to become one with the Final Mystery.
>
>
> In love,
>
>
> Rob
>
>
> ................................................................................................
>
> Recent book: *A Compassionate Civilization: The Urgency of Sustainable
> Development and Mindful Activism - Reflections and Recommendations*
> https://www.amazon.com/dp/1546972617
>
> Blog: https://compassionatecivilization.blogspot.com/
> <https://compassionatecivilization.blogspot.com/>
> <https://compassionatecivilization.blogspot.com/>
>
> LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertsonwork/
>
>
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> *From:* OE <oe-bounces at lists.wedgeblade.net> on behalf of Jann McGuire
> via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 4, 2018 5:13 PM
> *To:* Order Ecumenical Community
> *Cc:* Jann McGuire
> *Subject:* Re: [Oe List ...] Thoughts on Your Two Celebrations
>
> Michael,
>
> I add my "Amen" to the prayers and expressions of sympathy in the loss of
> your beloved Judith.
>
> I so appreciate your dedication to our community, especially in keeping
> The Directory going.
>
> Blessings,
>
> Jann McGuire
>
> On Sun, Sep 2, 2018 at 6:57 PM Dawn Collins via OE <
> oe at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
>
> Dear Michael,
>
> May you receive joyful blessings upon the celebration of your birth and
> love from our community on the passing of your dear one, Judith. May she
> rest in peace upon her transition from this life into the Presence of the
> Mystery to be received at the perpetual welcome table of communion with the
> Almighty One as she leaves remembrances touched by grace with those whose
> who knew and loved her.
>
> We give thanks and extol the gift of Judith to the family, friends, and
> colleagues of the OE.
>
> Grace & Peace,
>
> Dawn Collins
>
>
>
> We love the Creator/Source because the Source/Creator first loved us.
>
> - 1 John 4:19
>
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