[Oe List ...] [Dialogue] Living Tributes for Marianna Bailey.

[the telfords]

Dear Marianna,
I believe that you and Bill were the only ones ever assigned to New Zealand!
I remember joining your team from Australia, for a short period when we
facilitated some community meetings
in communities on the East Coast close to Havelock North.

Your cheerful disposition, kindness,and care meant a lot to me as we worked
together
in an area of Aotearoa I'd never visited before.

John and I send our love and prayers as you travel this chapter of your
spirit journey.

Grace and Peace
Elaine and john Telford



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On Wed, Aug 5, 2020 at 6:37 AM Terry Bergdall via OE <
oe at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

> Bill and Marianna were always high among my role models for demonstrating
> elements of a missional marriage. Three details in this regard always stood
> out for me — one had to do with shared purpose and values. Without it, they
> told me, it ain’t gonna happen. The other two were reinforcements of each
> other. First: as Bill looked at Marianna with a smile and a twinkle in his
> eyes, I vividly recall him saying “there always has to be a genuine
> ‘SPARK!” …. and due to theirs, they decided to elope! Much thanks,
> Marianna, for the inspiration you’ve been. Terry
>
> On Aug 3, 2020, at 18:09, Lynda C via Dialogue <
> dialogue at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
>
> Dear Colleagues,
>
> At the request of Tom and Tricia Bailey, I’m  sending out this note and
> asking for memories and stories, poetry, songs and prayers of care for
> Marianna.
>
> Marianna has been diagnosed with a painful cancer and has entered Hospice
> at the Deerfield Assisted Living in Asheville, NC.  Please send e-mails
> that the family will share with her to Tricia and Tom at
> Tricia.bailey813 at gmail.com.  Tricia’s cell phone  is 828-782-0644.
>   Marianna has stopped all other medication, so Trish requests that replies
> be made soon.
>
> John and I were never assigned with the Baileys, except at lots of
> councils and summer programs, but a special kinship developed because of
> our common Mountain Heritage.  They were from Mt. Airy, NC, and John’s home
> was just over the mountain in Galax, VA.    After we both retired from our
> global travels, we’ve enjoyed a meaningful relationship as NC neighbors
> again.    Marianna’s gracious southern manner is matched by a fierce
> resolve to be a powerhouse of care and action in whatever she touches.
> That same resolve is seen in her decision to have no more testing or
> treatments.    She and Bill received a wonderful  formal recognition  by
> the city of Asheville for their devoted work with Asheville communities and
> the environment.   I will have to share that article with you later.
>
> We send care to Tom, Lynn and Nan and their families as they care for
> their dear mom in her farewell journey.
>
> Marianna, you are loved!  Journey on with Grace and Peace,
>
> Lynda and John Cock
> Davidson, NC
>
>
>
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