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

[Marian Karpoff]

Dear Lynda and John,
Happy Birthday to John!
Recently we read aloud a few pages from your *By Cosmic Design - Spirit
Poems 1974-2006,* from its place in the bedside table. We talked about
writing to you both to thank you for all the years you sent us great guides
for the journey. Several are tacked up on kitchen cupboards and bulletin
boards. So a deep thank you for helping to point us on this amazing
struggle to be faithful to the goodness of the universe.

We recall the last time we saw John was the RS-I in Seattle and I think you
were at the University Temple United Methodist Church ---- Maybe early
2000s?

We are blessed to have these long lives and we are doing quite well and
look forward to celebrating Fred's 101th birthday with a family zoom call!

Blessings of peace and love,
Marian and Fred Karpoff

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On Mon, Dec 18, 2023 at 9:26 AM 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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> but com/TranscribeBooks
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