[Oe List ...] another brief collegium

[Beret Griffith]

Dear John and Ann,
Thank you John.
You both were my first on-the-ground practical methods teachers and spirit
guides during a LENS trek to Europe and the Philippines in the early
1970's. My husband, 3 children and myself had barely moved into the
Minneapolis house when I was off to Chicago to get to get "trained" by Joe
along with a room full of people. I had been hearing about LENS at
Guardians Meeting, and had been on a team putting on and attending a LENS
in Minneapolis. That was it!

You both set the tone, modeled style, imparted tips and support for an
extraordinary "on the job" experience. I loved the long conversations with
you both and each in your own way have been and will continue to be a part
of my meditative council.
Journey on.....
Love, Beret

A quote from David Dunn, sent to me from India many years ago...

Life is indescribably full,

Unfalteringly real,

and unfailingly good.

David Dunn







On Thu, Jun 4, 2020 at 11:21 AM Joyce Sloan via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
wrote:

> Oh John - this was a shocker. While participating in planning the memorial
> for Marge Philbrook, I am completely awash in memories of our early days
> together in Dallas during the late '60's. Your "Collegium" renders me
> humbled at the mystery of existence and the lives we encounter on the way.
> Journey on in Grace and Peace, old friend and colleague.
>
> Blessings to you and Ann.
>
> On Wed, Jun 3, 2020, 5:55 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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