[Oe List ...] another brief collegium

Thu Jun 4 17:09:18 PDT 2020

John, 
Just now reading your email, always behind.
Just have to say: I cannot speak to your naïveté, but I have never known you to be arrogant and certainly not ignorant in all the many years I have known you. But one way or another it really doesn’t matter any way, remembering that part about all is forgiven...🙂. 
Ann, may you too be comforted in this time of transition.😍
Grace,
and
Peace,
Sarah 

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> On Jun 4, 2020, at 6:20 PM, David Rebstock via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
> 
> 
> John 
> I can't help but thank you for all the things we have shared.  Most notably the time together at the SHARING APPROACHES THAT WORK in Denver, your fine books especially using the Apostles Creed to say the way life is for you and all of us, and our many times together.
> Grace and Peace
> David and Ellen Rebstock
> 
>> On Thu, Jun 4, 2020 at 10:32 AM Robertson Work via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
>> To the Rev. Dr. Epps
>>  
>> Dear brother John,
>>  
>> I was saddened by your announcement which sent me into reflection on your collegium. First, you honor another colleague who has moved on, identifying characteristics that you admire which reveal something about yourself. Then you tell us the news. You are preparing to let go of this life. That it has been a journey of 13 years, that you are grateful for the care of your doctors and your precious wife. You leave us with the unknown of what happens next. Then you give us two gifts, one an apology, and one a gratitude. Then you let us know that you will be reading this list serve but not posting.
>>  
>> Well, I was reminded of several things: that you are a brilliant thinker, writer and facilitator, as many others have written; that some of us got to see you on Zoom during the final session of the recent archives sojourn, and that you looked great and recommended your books which are on Lulu, which I intend to read, and hope many others will as well; that I had hoped to visit you and Ann when you were in KL; that I have had prostate cancer removed a few years ago, and wonder if it will return; that my precious Mary passed away 17 years ago from cancer; and many other feelings and thoughts.
>>  
>> With this collegium, you are giving your extended family yet other gifts: the gifts of awareness and grief and gratitude. We now are with you on your journey which has become ours. We are sorrowful saying goodbye. We are grateful that you are our brother among those who care. You have reminded us that each of us will unite with the endless, final mystery soon enough. You have challenged us to be conscious about what we are living for with each breath. Thank you, dear brother, for your kindness and generosity and courage.
>>  
>> Your living has changed my/our life. Now your dying is as well. And if you change your mind, and post again, I and others would be grateful.
>>  
>> May you, and Ann, and I, and all beings everywhere realize peace, happiness, compassion, and understanding.
>> 
>> 
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>> From: OE <oe-bounces at lists.wedgeblade.net> on behalf of A.M. Noel via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
>> Sent: Thursday, June 4, 2020 8:39 AM
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>> Cc: A.M. Noel <anthonymarianoel at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] another brief collegium
>>  
>> Dear John,
>> You are such a miraculous being for so many people around the world. Is it possible that your body is separate from you?  Your spirit and your words always are and an inspiration for all of us.
>> A.M. Noel
>> +1646-939-1273
>> 
>> On Wed, Jun 3, 2020 at 8:01 PM the telfords via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
>> Hello John & Ann
>> Will be thinking of you as you journey on.
>> Elaine & I will never forget when you (John) visited the community 
>> of Murrin Bridge when we were working there - you will be pleased to know 
>> that many ongoing positive outcomes resulted from the work done by many
>> ICA colleagues who lived in the community for a time.
>> 
>> And I have always found your writings to be thought provoking and helpful.
>> 
>> Not to forget the couple of times we visited you both in KL - we really enjoyed those visits.
>> 
>> Blessings to you both from the beautiful Blue Mountains where the autumn leaves
>> have been beautiful this year but are now experiencing some icy winds from the Antarctic.
>> 
>> Peace
>> John & Elaine
>> 
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>> On Thu, Jun 4, 2020 at 9:08 AM James Wiegel via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
>> Oh, my John -- we'll sing for you! and maybe surprise you somehow!  A privilege to share this planet with you and the fellowhood.
>> 
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>> 
>> On Wednesday, June 3, 2020, 03:55:21 PM MST, 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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