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06 Aug '20

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Living Tributes for Marianna Bailey.
by Lynda C 05 Aug '20

05 Aug '20

Dear Colleagues, At the request of Tom and Tricia Bailey, I’m sending out this note and asking for memories and stories, poetry, songs and prayers of care for Marianna. Marianna has been diagnosed with a painful cancer and has entered Hospice at the Deerfield Assisted Living in Asheville, NC. Please send e-mails that the family will share with her to Tricia and Tom at Tricia.bailey813(a)gmail.com<mailto:Tricia.bailey813@gmail.com>. Tricia’s cell phone is 828-782-0644. Marianna has stopped all other medication, so Trish requests that replies be made soon. John and I were never assigned with the Baileys, except at lots of councils and summer programs, but a special kinship developed because of our common Mountain Heritage. They were from Mt. Airy, NC, and John’s home was just over the mountain in Galax, VA. After we both retired from our global travels, we’ve enjoyed a meaningful relationship as NC neighbors again. Marianna’s gracious southern manner is matched by a fierce resolve to be a powerhouse of care and action in whatever she touches. That same resolve is seen in her decision to have no more testing or treatments. She and Bill received a wonderful formal recognition by the city of Asheville for their devoted work with Asheville communities and the environment. I will have to share that article with you later. We send care to Tom, Lynn and Nan and their families as they care for their dear mom in her farewell journey. Marianna, you are loved! Journey on with Grace and Peace, Lynda and John Cock Davidson, NC

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Re: [Dialogue] [Oe List ...] Living Tributes for Marianna Bailey.
by Janet Sanders 04 Aug '20

04 Aug '20

Dear Marianna, Nan, Tom and Lyn, We send our love and compassion to you at this time of transition. The most recent memories are our visits to Ashville or the years. We were fascinated with the life, care and community you were creating. Your sparks of creativity were still brilliantly shining. Perhaps you can envision all of us surrounding you, providing a send-out into the Final Mystery. Blessings and light, Jan Sanders and Richard Sims Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 From: Bill Parker via OE<mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> Sent: August 4, 2020 4:44 PM To: Order Ecumenical Community<mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net>; ICA Dialogue List<mailto:dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: Bill Parker<mailto:bparker175@cox.net> Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Living Tributes for Marianna Bailey. Suzanne and I left Oklahoma before you and Bill came but we returned in 1985. You had spearheaded the Oklahoma 100 Campaign, the pilot for turning every county Gold. Plus, it was a model for the Global Town Meeting that had a significant impact on the places we were assigned. One never knows the ultimate impact or the success of what we do but I must say that the list of sponsors in Oklahoma for that Campaign showed an amazing power and interconnectedness of the entire State at that time. Everywhere I have gone in Oklahoma since 1985, I encounter someone who knows, remembers, and asks about the Baileys. So, you’ve been gone from Oklahoma for many years but your labor and care still underlies the harsh façade of what is now considered a very red state. We are grateful to you for what you have done here and “here” is only one place among many. Peace be with you and Bill, and Tom, Lyn, and Nan. We think of you often. Bill Parker Sent from Mail<https://eur06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.micros…> for Windows 10 From: Lynda C via OE<mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> Sent: Monday, August 3, 2020 6:09 PM To: OE List<mailto:OE@lists.wedgeblade.net>; ICA Dialogue List<mailto:dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: Lynda C<mailto:lynda860@outlook.com> Subject: [Oe List ...] Living Tributes for Marianna Bailey. Dear Colleagues, At the request of Tom and Tricia Bailey, I’m sending out this note and asking for memories and stories, poetry, songs and prayers of care for Marianna. Marianna has been diagnosed with a painful cancer and has entered Hospice at the Deerfield Assisted Living in Asheville, NC. Please send e-mails that the family will share with her to Tricia and Tom at Tricia.bailey813(a)gmail.com<mailto:Tricia.bailey813@gmail.com>. Tricia’s cell phone is 828-782-0644. Marianna has stopped all other medication, so Trish requests that replies be made soon. John and I were never assigned with the Baileys, except at lots of councils and summer programs, but a special kinship developed because of our common Mountain Heritage. They were from Mt. Airy, NC, and John’s home was just over the mountain in Galax, VA. After we both retired from our global travels, we’ve enjoyed a meaningful relationship as NC neighbors again. Marianna’s gracious southern manner is matched by a fierce resolve to be a powerhouse of care and action in whatever she touches. That same resolve is seen in her decision to have no more testing or treatments. She and Bill received a wonderful formal recognition by the city of Asheville for their devoted work with Asheville communities and the environment. I will have to share that article with you later. We send care to Tom, Lynn and Nan and their families as they care for their dear mom in her farewell journey. Marianna, you are loved! Journey on with Grace and Peace, Lynda and John Cock Davidson, NC

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Living Tributes for Marianna Bailey.
by Ellie Stock 04 Aug '20

04 Aug '20

Dear Marianna, Our connections with you and Bill have mainly been during summer programs in Chicago, but we have always appreciated your leadership and the way you and Bill worked together--your calm presence, sticking with the task, and your sense of humor. Then we had the wonderful opportunity of having dinner with you, Bill, and the Wainrights in Ashville and attending the Jubilee Community with you Sunday morning--what a great community and experience--we still have the bulletin. Our prayers are with you with deep gratitude. Grace and peace,blessings and love, Carleton and Ellie :)elliestock@aol.com -----Original Message----- From: Terry Bergdall via Dialogue <dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> To: Colleague Dialogue <dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> Cc: Terry Bergdall <bergdall(a)gmail.com>; OE List <OE(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> Sent: Tue, Aug 4, 2020 03:01 PM Subject: Re: [Dialogue] Living Tributes for Marianna Bailey. Bill and Marianna were always high among my role models for demonstrating elements of a missional marriage. Three details in this regard always stood out for me — one had to do with shared purpose and values. Without it, they told me, it ain’t gonna happen. The other two were reinforcements of each other. First: as Bill looked at Marianna with a smile and a twinkle in his eyes, I vividly recall him saying “there always has to be a genuine ‘SPARK!” …. and due to theirs, they decided to elope! Much thanks, Marianna, for the inspiration you’ve been. Terry On Aug 3, 2020, at 18:09, Lynda C via Dialogue <dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: #yiv0748213504 #yiv0748213504 -- _filtered {} _filtered {} #yiv0748213504 #yiv0748213504 p.yiv0748213504MsoNormal, #yiv0748213504 li.yiv0748213504MsoNormal, #yiv0748213504 div.yiv0748213504MsoNormal {margin:0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;} #yiv0748213504 a:link, #yiv0748213504 span.yiv0748213504MsoHyperlink {color:#0563C1;text-decoration:underline;} #yiv0748213504 span.yiv0748213504EmailStyle17 {font-family:sans-serif;color:windowtext;} #yiv0748213504 .yiv0748213504MsoChpDefault {font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;} _filtered {} #yiv0748213504 div.yiv0748213504WordSection1 {} #yiv0748213504 Dear Colleagues, At the request of Tom and Tricia Bailey, I’m sending out this note and asking for memories and stories, poetry, songs and prayers of care for Marianna. Marianna has been diagnosed with a painful cancer and has entered Hospice at the Deerfield Assisted Living in Asheville, NC. Please send e-mails that the family will share with her to Tricia and Tom atTricia.bailey813(a)gmail.com. Tricia’s cell phone is 828-782-0644. Marianna has stopped all other medication, so Trish requests that replies be made soon. John and I were never assigned with the Baileys, except at lots of councils and summer programs, but a special kinship developed because of our common Mountain Heritage. They were from Mt. Airy, NC, and John’s home was just over the mountain in Galax, VA. After we both retired from our global travels, we’ve enjoyed a meaningful relationship as NC neighbors again. Marianna’s gracious southern manner is matched by a fierce resolve to be a powerhouse of care and action in whatever she touches. That same resolve is seen in her decision to have no more testing or treatments. She and Bill received a wonderful formal recognition by the city of Asheville for their devoted work with Asheville communities and the environment. I will have to share that article with you later. We send care to Tom, Lynn and Nan and their families as they care for their dear mom in her farewell journey. Marianna, you are loved! Journey on with Grace and Peace, Lynda and John CockDavidson, NC _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue(a)lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net

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Fwd: Marianna
by Nancy Trask 04 Aug '20

04 Aug '20

Sharing my message to Marianna. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Nancy Trask <nlt462(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, Aug 4, 2020 at 2:52 PM Subject: Marianna To: <Tricia.bailey813(a)gmail.com> Dear Marianna, >From Nancy Trask.... I spent my first 4 years in the Order with you and Bill in the OKC Religious House, I was in my 20s at the time. You were quite a contradiction in terms - both the elegant and graceful lady of the house and also the amazing program strategist, all wrapped up in one ball of energy. You delighted us all with your cooking - I remember especially the whole salmon served on Easter morning, and the orange sweet potatoes served in the 1/2 orange rinds on Thanksgiving. So very yummy! Barbara Garrison and I entertained you all with our duet piano version of The Hallelujah Chorus. In fact, that baby grand piano had a role in attracting me into the religious house! Town Meeting 76 and the Oklahoma 100 were just amazing programs. We had a series of tornado warnings on Thursday evenings, so we all headed for the basement — we had tables set up down there so we could continue our facilitation pedagogy. I would never have thought myself capable of the Story Song Symbol workshop, but never failed to produce a story, song & symbol! Marianna, you always managed to be a “possibility” thinker. You and Bill were a demonstration of family solidarity, and that spoke to all of us in the House of how to treat each other as team-members. You both set the right context to allow so many of us to bloom. I’m thinking of OKC colleagues, Leah, Robert Heard, Richard Sims, Bob and Muriel Griffin, Karen Kivimaki, Tom Whitsett, Orra & Doris Compton, Mr. Taylor from Central City 5, and many more. We really had fun working to refresh Stiles Circle. Thank you for your help in journeying me into the Order. It has been a huge theme in my life. I wish you the comfort and peace of the Final Mystery at this time of transition, Grace and peace and love, Nancy Trask

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