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.microsoft.com%2Ffwlink%2F%3FLinkId%3D550986&data=02%7C01%7C%7C5d756b0a09a34ce8144e08d838b730f1%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637321706739167317&sdata=cEYm8%2Bc3oZodvCmF695dICYqGFyuHs556s6EKN%2FWdrE%3D&reserved=0> 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@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