[Dialogue] FW: George Yost

[Carol Crow]

Thank you for your sweet memories, Sherwood.  I can "see" the encounter 
between George and Ruthe and chuckled as I read it!  Such fine folks - 
we are all blessed for having known them.

Carol
On Feb 10, 2006, at 11:16 PM, Sunny Walker wrote:

>
> As he is currently not on Dialogue, Sherwood Shankland told me I could 
> share his reflection.
>  
> Sunny Walker
> Institute of Cultural Affairs, Denver
> 303-671-0704
> swalker at ica-usa.org
>  
> Releasing the capacity to create positive, sustainable futures in 
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>  
>
> From: Sherwood Shankland [mailto:sshankland at cox.net]
> Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 8:36 PM
>
> Thanks, Catherine, for sending us the news on Saint George…I’ll 
> forward this to Eunice in Rome. Please let me know when the memorial 
> service may be.
>  
> To the Yost Family and colleagues of George and Ruthe Yost, around the 
> world…
>  
> The image that flashed through my mind was Ruthe standing at the edge 
> of the ‘Neverland’ garden with one hand on her hip, tapping her foot 
> as George strolls up the walk. With a twinkle in her eye, she says:
>  
> “Well, George, I’ve been waiting…what kept you?!”
>  
> George, smiles broadly and says,
>  
> “Well dear, I had a few more witnesses to give and a few more hearts 
> to touch before I called it quits…and by the way, my love, may I have 
> this dance?”
>  
> Surely God meant for these two to be a witness to all of us of just 
> what a couple in mission can be. So totally poured out for others and 
> able in spite of a thousand challenges to remain steadfast in service, 
> gracious and affirming of their colleagues, and just plain good 
> friends. I feel so so blessed that our paths crossed along the way. I 
> remember a few moments in my hospital room in Denver in 2000 – they 
> came to visit and prayed for healing of my broken ribs. I remember a 
> couple of years we spent together getting the Kelapa Dua village 
> project going in Indonesia. I remember a few weeks we worked together 
> in Sungui Lui, Malaysia working with the farmers and the sewing 
> industry. I remember laughter. I remember singing. And most of all I 
> remember words of support.
>  
> So George and Ruthe…sing with us as the tears flow, and we dare to 
> celebrate your lives and ours and the road ahead…
>  
> ”Dance then wherever you may be,
>             I am the Lord of the Dance said he;
>                         And I’ll lead you all where ever you may be;
>                                     And I’ll lead you all in the Dance 
> said he.
>  
> Grace and Peace, Sherwood
>  
> Sherwood Shankland
>  
> 703-503-5457
>  
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