[Oe List ...] FW: Fred's last breath

[Kenneth]

Nancy sent this email last night to a group of folks who have been studying
The Universe Story with Fred. 
 
And here is Fred's last blog entry, posted four days ago:
http://elderfred.wordpress.com/2010/09/06/an-amazing-summer/
 
Grace & Peace,

Ken Gillgren



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From: nancylanphear at gmail.com [mailto:nancylanphear at gmail.com] On Behalf Of
Nancy Lanphear
Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 2:10 AM
To: Randy Morris; Edith Kusnic; Kenneth; Jim Clarke; Chuck and Jean Fowler
Subject: Fred's last breath


Dear Ones, 

I am writing this evening not being sure how life will be in the morning.
Fred has spent the last hours with great difficulty in breathing and
realizing that his life has taken a dramatic shift.  Knowing that the end of
his life was near, he spent all evening (with his bipap mask on to aid his
breathing) talking with individual family and community members. The
community sang, Fred joined in.  Our family was present with the exception
of Noah (in Norway), Ilaria (in Scotland) and Rachel (in Montreal).  Ilaria
and Noah were with us through Skype.

Then about 11:10 our children took Fred to bed.  He did his regular leg
exercises, counting as usual to be sure that his care-givers were doing the
correct number, then we gave him some pills to help his breathing.  At
11:25, Fred took his last breath and let go of his physical body, it was a
very peaceful death.  Fred had finished his work!

I will miss him terribly.  It has been a long, difficult journey over the
last 3 years but Fred has always been faithful to his decision, to accept
what life had given him and to live fully within those limits. 

I know you were planning a study group meeting here tomorrow.  Fred was
hoping to be with you.  You are welcome to come by if that works for you.
Otherwise, we will be in touch with you regarding a memorial service at a
later date. I hope you know how much you friendship meant to Fred.  Your
gatherings were a highlight in his life.  We love you all.

Nancy


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