[Oe List ...] another brief collegium

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Thank you for including us in this announcement. We would be honored to support you and Ann in any way we could. We know something of this journey. Let us know how we can be helpful.

From: Seth Longacre via OE 
Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2020 7:55 PM
To: Order Ecumenical Community 
Cc: Seth Longacre 
Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] another brief collegium

John, 

thank you for including us in this final leg of your journey. I will be thinking of you and Ann and holding you in my heart.

What instantly came to mind for me was, “Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall rise up on wings as eagles.”

  Seth T. Longacre
  Seattle, WA


"No one man can terrorize a whole nation unless we are all his accomplices”  Edward R. Murrow


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  On Jun 3, 2020, at 17:36 , Shankland, Sherwood via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

  When I’m on my Journey there is no one there but Me,
  When I’m on my Journey there is no one there but Me,
  When I’m on my Journey there is no one there but Me,
  Lord I know there is no one there but Me.
   
  When I’m on my Journey I am one with Family,
  When I’m on my Journey I am one with Family,
  When I’m on my Journey I am one with Family,
  Lord I know I am one with Family.
   
  When I’m on my Journey Spirit Colleagues there will be,
  When I’m on my Journey Spirit Colleagues there will be,
  When I’m on my Journey Spirit Colleagues there will be,
  Lord I know Spirit Colleagues there will be. 
   
  When I’m on my Journey I am one with History,
  When I’m on my Journey I am one with History,
  When I’m on my Journey I am one with History,
  Lord I know I am one with History. 
   
  In deep gratitude for the sharing of our journeys, 
  Sherwood and Eunice 
   
   
  From: OE <oe-bounces at lists.wedgeblade.net> On Behalf Of John Epps via OE
  Sent: Wednesday, June 3, 2020 4:55 PM
  To: Order Ecumenical Community <oe at wedgeblade.net>
  Cc: John Epps <jlepps39 at gmail.com>
  Subject: [Oe List ...] another brief collegium
   
  Gordon Harper was always a role model for me, partly because of his humor, articulateness, and creativity. I especially appreciated his final posting which he termed a brief collegium. So here goes mine.
              Yesterday I was enrolled in a home hospice system. It represents the culmination of 13 years of treating prostate cancer which now has expanded beyond that. The very good doctors have done all they can and recommended that hospice care is next. Ann is taking very good care of me. No one knows or says whether there are days, weeks or months left, so I wanted to let you know and to say two things.
              1. First, I want to apologize for any and all offenses occasioned by my arrogance, naivete, and ignorance.
              2.More important, I want to express real gratitude for the privilege of being part of this body of colleagues. It’s like what an extended family would like to be but never quite makes it.  You are my extended family and I’m honored to be part of it. 
   
  I probably won’t be posting any more on this list serve but will continue reading it avidly.
   
  Grace and peace to all y’all.
  John Epps
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