[Oe List ...] Completed Life of Meg Tippett

Sat Nov 19 11:38:40 PST 2022

How very special to have these stories and these delightful photos.  I hope others will also be forthcoming.  Thank you for sharing.

When we moved to Galax, VA, John’s hometown,  about 1984, the Mike and Judith and Meg and her caregiver came to visit us as they traveled somewhere to visit other family.
We were cared for by having this family look us up and include us in their travels.  Because we lived upstairs over our store at that time, we could only visit in the local park.
Thank goodness it was a cool sunny day.  Meg enjoyed watching the children on the slides and swings.

With care to the Tippett family as they gather this Thanksgiving with Meg’s and Judith’s presence in spirit with them,

Lynda and John Cock

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Date: Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 11:52 AM
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Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Completed Life of Meg Tippett

We were with the Tippett family in our early Cleveland years.  Our families joined the Order and entered the Cleveland Religious House in the fall of 1970.  Meg and I were the same age so we were together through children's structures quite a bit.  I'll never forget the day I heard about her accident...I was so sorry for the news.   I have great respect for the tremendous care her family has provided over her lifetime.

Here are a couple of pictures of Meg and other of us kids from the Cleveland House on our way to the summer Camp in Bay St. Louis outside New Orleans.  One is the 3 Rafos girls, Linda Becker, Mark and Kristen Cramer and Meg and Kit Tippett leaning on the Rafos van.  The other is the front stoop of the house  where I see Martha and Dick, Judy Tippett, the Beckers, Sandy Rafos and maybe the Wygants (sp?).

This is the bright, sparky Meg that I remember.  Rest in Peace Dear One.

Sharon Rafos

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On Sat, Nov 19, 2022 at 11:28 AM John & Louise Ballard via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net<mailto:oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>> wrote:
We are sending our love and prayers to this loving and caring family.  You are such a model of radical support and attention to your dear Meg.  May you find comfort and peace as your journeys continue.
Grace and peace,
Jack and Louise Ballard

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I'm doing the same. Wishing you all breath and peace.

Ronnie

On Sat, Nov 19, 2022 at 10:40 AM jstanfieldica via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net<mailto:oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>> wrote:
I too am lighting a candle for Meg and her family today.

Grace and peace,
Jeanette Stanfield

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Date: 2022-11-19 10:12 a.m. (GMT-05:00)
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Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Completed Life of Meg Tippett

I am lighting a candle for Meg and family.
And I will be singing an honoring song with my drum later today.
Much love to you all.
We are all connected.
Jon Mark Elizondo

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Subject: [Oe List ...] Completed Life of Meg Tippett
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2022 01:47:42 +0000

From: Lynda Cock <lynda860 at outlook.com<mailto:lynda860 at outlook.com>>
Date: Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 3:00 PM
To: ICA Directory <movementdir at aol.com<mailto:movementdir at aol.com>>
Subject: Meg Tippett

Many of you on this list have assisted with Meg’s physical care and support after her tragic accident over 37 years ago.  To those new to the list, she was one of our youth in the Emerging Generation, along with sisters Brook and Kit.
You may also know  Mike as The Directory Man, who keeps us all connected.

With Mike’s permission, I am posting again the letter below from The Tippett family on our OE list serve as we join with them in care and prayers and resources in support of daughter/sister Meg’s expenses.

The family may be contacted at their new address with daughter Kit and husband Jimmy Lee in Maryland.
2200  Wetherburne Way
Frederick, MD   21702
Mbtippettt2 at aol.com<mailto:Mbtippettt2 at aol.com>
941-713-8626

With care for this family, we celebrate the completed life of Meg Tippett and her courageous and care-filled journey,

Lynda and John Cock

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Date: Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 10:03 PM
To: Lynda Cock <lynda860 at outlook.com<mailto:lynda860 at outlook.com>>
Subject: Meg Tippett

Dear Lynda and John:

This is what we've been sending out:

Dearest Family and Friends:

RE: Update on Meg Tippett

First, let us apologize for the mass email.  We would love to speak with each of you individually, and welcome that opportunity, but wanted to get out the basics to everyone at once.

Last Monday (10/24) Meg was taken to the emergency room at Frederick Health Hospital because she was having difficulty breathing.  As Mike was in Chicago visiting daughter Brooke and husband Keith, Kit and husband  Jimmy met Meg at the ER.  There were many attempts to determine the cause of Meg’s distress and many tests were run.  Despite all efforts, Meg continued to be in terrible distress and the Doctors were unable to get her breathing under control, so she was placed on a ventilator and admitted to the ICU.

Mike came home Tuesday and Brooke arrived in Maryland on Friday.

After six days in the ICU and attempts to stabilize her breathing, Meg was taken off the ventilator and moved to the hospice unit in the hospital. Tuesday (11/1) morning she was moved to a lovely hospice facility in Frederick where she will be kept comfortable as she passes.

Under Mike and Judith's care, along with wonderful caregivers, especially our beloved Dawn, and with encouragement from so many of you, Meg thrived and while we will mourn her loss, we can be comforted knowing that she had the best life possible.

With so much love and gratitude,
Mike, Kit and Brooke and the rest of our family.
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Sharon
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