I didn't know Wayne as well as I feel I know Jo, and my heart goes out to her. Jo, you are in my thoughts and my prayers, and I hope you feel the sharpness of your pain somewhat cushioned in the love of this community. When George died, I found strange comfort in a book by Joan Didion called "The Year of Magical Thinking". Nothing prepares you for the strangeness of that first year alone, but it is at least comforting to know that others have the bizarre experience of it that you quickly begin discovering. There were times I thought I was "losing it" because of the strange thoughts I would have or the dreams, etc. Perhaps you won't experience your loss that way, but many of us do. I grieve for you; I don't know that there is anything that can make it easier, but I hope everyone's love is a comfort. Susan Susan Fertig-Dykes (personal email account) susan@gmdtech.com And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought . Isaiah 58:11 -----Original Message----- From: oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net [mailto:oe-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net] On Behalf Of Duncan Holmes Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2014 8:44 PM To: Colleague Dialogue Cc: Order Ecumenical Community Subject: [Oe List ...] Wayne Nelson Wayne Nelson died this afternoon at 2:45pm. He was in his basement workshop, a place where he loved to be. He was always creating something there. We think he had a heart attack and died very quickly. Arrangements for his service will be made in the next few days and we will send the information out. Jo's boys and daughter-in-law are with her and we are supporting them in this journey. Duncan Holmes _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net