[Oe List ...] "What a Gift" - a John Cock birthday reflection

[Susan Erickson]

*SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2010**"Golden Journey"
<http://rejourney.blogspot.com/2010/07/golden-journey.html>*

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*We joined as two*












*And became oneFifty years ago todayBecoming a familyOf three and four
–Untold progenyAll standing on shouldersA glorious cavalcadeService
boundOne immenseEternal*

*Journey*

~*jpc/LLC*, 8/21/2010



*Namaste*.



*Images:* *see *art form enlarged http://tinyurl.com/2u38clx

*Journey Reflection:* <http://www.rejourney.blogspot.com/>
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Dear John,

My heart fills with gratitude as I remember the many ways you inspired and
pushed me to go beyond what I perceived as my limits when you were my first
Prior in the WDC house in 1973. Your passion, humanity, vision and profound
depth was a marvel. One of my favorite stories from those days involves how
the music and story of Man of La Mancha was a constant backdrop. One
morning you were sending the Day I team out to be knights of the noble
quest. As the sole woman, I voiced my objection to being referred to as a
knight and without missing a beat, you said, "okay, I guess that makes you
a knightie." How we laughed!

Today we celebrate unique and unrepeatable you, your exemplary life of
service, and your "immense golden, eternal journey." I join countless
others in feeling so blessed that our paths crossed.

Grace and Peace,
Susan Craver (now Erickson)

On Mon, Dec 18, 2023 at 2:17 PM Ellie Stock via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net>
wrote:

> Dear John,
>
> Greetings from St. Louis, MO!
>
> HAPPY 85th BIRTHDAY, John.  We give thanks for and celebrate you with
> BEING itself in history.  Your gift of your books, blog, Profound Humanness
> Journey, poetry, and leadership have been such a blessing to us over these
> many years.
>
> We think of you every day at 4:00PM when your blog came to our email.  Now
> it comes in Spirit.
>
> We hope you have a wonderful birthday and will be thinking of you on your
> special day.
>
> Grace and peace,
> blessings and love ~
>
> Ellie Stock :)
> St. Louis, MO
>
> On Monday, December 18, 2023 at 11:26:15 AM CST, Lynda C via OE <
> oe at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
>
>
> John turns 85 tomorrow December 19.  This bit of poetry was written 10
> years ago but still reflects the gratitude of being sustained.   Check out
> the poetry and the links below.  John would enjoy hearing from you.
> Contact only through my e-mail now.  A photo or reflection of when he knew
> you would assist his memory recall.  There are over 6,500 entries in
> Journey Reflection.  Share with him one that has had special meaning for
> you.   How grateful we are for our rich collegial connections through our
> shared endeavors through OE and ICA, and  family and friends.
>
>
>
> Happy Holidays!  I hear that another ICA December birthday fellow is over
> 100 on Christmas Day. Join us with greetings for Fred Karpoff!
> fdmkarpoff at gmail.com .
>
> We’ve only just begun!
>
>
>
> Grace and peace,  Lynda (and John) Cock.
>
>
>
>
>
> *Journey Reflection*
>
> *March 3, 2013*
>
> *“What a Gift” *
>
> *blog link* <http://www.rejourney.blogspot.com/>
>
>
>
>
>
>  *What a gift to have*
>
> *Lived in you, body …*
>
>
>
> *Seeing through your eyes*
>
> *Dancing with your feet*
>
> *Breathing from your lungs*
>
> *Talking with your voice*
>
> *Hugging with your arms …*
>
>
>
> *And sensing with your spirit*
>
> *Bright blessed day*
>
> *Dark sacred night*
>
> *Love of my kin and*
>
> *Our common Earth!*
>
>
>
> *What a gift it is*
>
> *To live in you, body!*
>
> *Thanks for carrying me*
>
> *So long, so far,*
>
> *And oh so well …*
>
>
>
> *Most of all,*
>
> *Thanks for putting me*
>
> * In touch with*
>
> *spirit*
>
> *At the heart of it all.*
>
> *****
>
> *~jpc*, 3/1/13
>
>
>
> *Nez: *Thanksgiving is an awesome experience.
>
>
>
> *Namaste.*
>
> ______
>
> *Image: stock photo*
>
>  *****
>
> *Xtra Blog Post: *From Star Dust
> <http://rejourney.blogspot.com/2010/02/sunday-dialog-cxcv.html> (Zen
> saying)
>
>
>
> *****
>
> *Journey Reflection *(
>
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