Dear All, So few people have a chance to have so many great souls as part of their journey. Ruth is but one, but such a great one, who embodied the profound possibility of a life given to serve her community, children and indeed the whole world. When we sing "For All the Saints" we have uncountable names that flow with each verse. What a community we have! Grace and Peace, Jack & Judy On Jul 30, 2013, at 7:33 PM, Alice Baumbach <abaumbach@new.rr.com> wrote:

Back in 2006 when Ruth retired, I was inspired to write about my memories of our time together at the Fifth City Preschool. I wish to share it with you at this memorable time.

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Alice, the memories you shared, as well as those from Lela Jahn, are just terrific. Get her attachment on her message sent yesterday (July 30 9:31 p.m.). Wise ones say that history is changed by the stories we tell - and that the narrative we develop is incredibly important. You gave a picture of the real situation in Fifth City, and how many difficult steps Ruth had to climb to do what she did. How could Fifth City become the kind of symbol it did without that kind of love, patience, sheer grit - and oh yes, imagination! Who around the world today could completely give up due to their desperate situation with that kind of example that really happened. Kudos to all who worked with her as well, both from the community and the white folks from EI who jumped in to try to give understanding and support. And thanks for the wonderful picture of Ruth. Thanks to all who have memories to share about key happenings in EI/O:E/ICA efforts. You didn't have time when all was exploding around you - but now perhaps you do - with added perspective from what you've learned since. So perhaps it's time to share what you know - and only you know. Re Russ Campbell: See Kaze (Kaye Hayes) interview on Michael May's Storywarrior site for good accounts of her work with Russ in Australia. And much more. http://www.storywarrior.net/public/video/categorized.aspx?t1=3&t2=4&t3=59 Great depth questions, great interviews with EI colleagues - and others - on the storywarrior site. Janice Ulangca ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alice Baumbach" <abaumbach@new.rr.com> To: <OE@lists.wedgeblade.net>; <dialogue-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net> Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 8:33 PM Subject: [Oe List ...] Ruth Carter

Back in 2006 when Ruth retired, I was inspired to write about my memories of our time together at the Fifth City Preschool. I wish to share it with you at this memorable time.

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