[Oe List ...] another brief collegium

[Nancy Lanphear]

Dear John and Ann,
Your time on this planet is a precious gift to us all as we've journeyed
together over the years. I'm holding you both in my heart as you continue
on.... , a candle is burning on my alter sending love and light.💟

Nancy.

On Thu, Jun 4, 2020 at 5:17 AM Nancy Lanphear <nancy at songaia.com> wrote:

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