[Oe List ...] Fw: Sandra's Transition

[Mark and Jenelle]

Sandra was so helpful to me during "Summer '72" when I was struggling with the responsibilities of giving leadership to one of the Sections.  She both affirmed that I could do what was needed with my group as well as confessing that she too sometimes felt overwhelmed by the demands.  Her strength of Spirit will never be overwhelmed by her physical struggles.  Mark Dove





-----Original Message-----
From: Carol Crow <carol at songaia.com>
To: Order Ecumenical Community <oe at wedgeblade.net>
Cc: lidonaw <lidonaw at gmail.com>
Sent: Mon, Jan 24, 2011 2:49 am
Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Fw: Sandra's Transition


To Sandra, Bob and Lynn,


A favorite here at Songaia and sung at both Stan and Fred's Memorial Services - another Irish Blessing


May the road rise with you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face, 
May the rain fall gently on your fields,
Until we meet again 
May God you 
In the hollow of Her (or His) hand.


You are loved and appreciated by so many for all the ways you have cared for this group of well-intentioned human beings and our future.  We have not thanked you enough.  And for all the many ways you cared for the people in your community, as a nurse, advocate and friend.  Your magic has touched so many!   Peace and Blessings to you as you travel this last earthly journey, Sandra.


In Wonder and Gratitude,


Carol Crow




On Jan 22, 2011, at 7:20 PM, Janice Ulangca wrote:



My dear friends,
 
I am filled with awe and the sense that this is a holy time.  Sandra has been one of those who have called into new life the Valley of Dry Bones that was this order and this movement.  Many of you have sent quotes and poems to be read to her as she rests.  These are so wonderful that I wanted to keep them.  I started to create a new folder to put them in - then I spied a folder titled "Emerging Order" which contained previous discussions about the emerging shape of the Order.  Oh, yes, that's where these thoughts for Sandra belong.  She will be emerging into new life, and because of her, new life is left behind.
 
I sent this earlier today to LiDona, for Sandra and those who watch with her, in love.
 
    Deep peace of the running wave to you, 
    Of water flowing, rising and falling, 
    May the stream of your life's journey flow unimpeded.
 
    Deep peace of the shining stars to you, 
    Which stay invisible till darkness falls, 
    And discloses their pure and shining presence 
    Beaming down in compassion on our turning world.
 
    Deep peace of the quiet earth to you, 
    And of the Son of Peace
    Who breathes into us His Peace and His Spirit,
    Deep, deep peace.   
                                                            Adapted from a Gaelic Blessing
   
    Janice Ulangca

 
 
----- Original Message -----
From: LiDona Wagner
Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2011 11:37 AM
Subject: Sandra's Transition



Vigil Keepers,


Yesterday Sandra began a rapid decline. Bob has asked that we shift our prayers to aiding her transition to becoming pure spirit. He has asked for "short prayers, short poems, and words helpful to say aloud to her as she rests."


If you will send these to me I will compile them and send them to Bob. Bob and Rebecca Nichols are with Sandra now.


The paragraph below was sent by Jean Smith, I have attached her full reflection.


We are connected
John Muir said, “When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else
in the universe.” And many others have said likewise. As we take our turn in the vigil circle for
Sandra, it is clear that we are connected personally to her, and she to us. The energy we send
goes not only to Sandra but to each of us, and in turn by extension to the network of
relationships we all have.


The paragraph above was sent by Jean Smith, I have attached her full reflection.
Blessings,
LiDona<We are connected.pdf>
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