[Oe List ...] Love and Memories to the Lanphear family

[Wilson Priscilla]

The story of Fred's journey and death is an inspiration to us all. As  
Kaze said, that's the way to die.

Rod and I have been telling each other Fred and Nancy stories all  
week. Rod first met Fred when he was assigned with Lela Jahn to teach  
a Family course in Indiana. I couldn't remember when I first met them.  
I just know our paths have crossed in so many meaningful places and  
ways.

When we moved to Kansas City, the Lanphears were priors in the Student  
House here. Before that, we were with them in Nairobi...on a Panchayat  
Trek. The last thing I did before Nancy got me into the Nairobi  
Hospital was walk through Kawangare with Fred (that is not what put me  
in the hospital...water in Ijede did).

Then after the IERD in Delhi, Rod and I did a trip down through India.  
We managed to get a non-English speaking taxi driver to drive us from  
Bombay to Chikali. Wonderful time getting to know people and see the  
fabulous work the Lanphears were doing. Then all four of us spent some  
time in Bombay for a much needed moment of R&R.

Our last, fabulous day with these two wonderful people was halfway  
between Seattle and Hood River. Fred and Nancy met us (and our son,  
Tim) for a joyous day of lunch, laughing, pictures, and fun. We'll  
never forget that time with such beloved colleagues.

We are grateful that our lives were blessed with the lives of Fred and  
Nancy. Fred will be sorely missed by all who have cared for him over  
this ALS journey. We will be with you in spirit as you walk the ALS  
walk in October. And will always have special memories of the spirit  
giants in this story.

I'm going to put this on Facebook also as I have two pictures I want  
to add...and I don't think they go on this listserve.
Grace and Peace,
Priscilla

Priscilla H Wilson
Mission Hills, KS
913-522-3004
Pris at TeamTechPress.com
www.teamtechpress.com