[Oe List ...] another brief collegium

[Nancy Lanphear]

On Thu, Jun 4, 2020 at 4:55 AM RICHARD HOWIE via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
wrote:

> Dear John and Ann,
> Each morning at dawn finds me on our front porch, which faces due East.
> This is a time when I engage in Centering Prayer, write a daily haiku and
> keep a daily gratitude journal.
> You both will be with me.
> Love, God’s Grace and Peace for the journey,
> Ellen
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Jun 3, 2020, at 6:55 PM, John Epps via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
> wrote:
>
> 
>
> 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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