[Oe List ...] Marking the Anniversary of Sandra's Death

[Richard Alton]

Sandra and I had been working
with ICA Zimbabwe
on HIV/AIDS for a couple of years. In late 2011 we were to teach together a
HIV/AIDS peer educator course. The African ICAs had been teaching this course
for 10 years. A course Sandra helped design with Louise Singleton in Ghana about
2002.

 

Sandra called me from Brazil that her
breast lump had turned out be cancerous, but she felt she could deal with it
and still teach the course. Later in the year she called me from the hospital
and said things had gotten worse. She doubted she would get out, but she wanted
to share her thinking on the course.

 

When I called back I spent 45
minutes copying notes about how she thought the course should be taught. It was
brilliant! She wanted the course to be turned on its head. Let the students
teach it. They know all they need to know about HIV/AIDS. They just needed to
get on their feet and teach it. I did go and teach the course just like she
told me and she was right.

 

People say that near death
people become extremely wise as they let go of worldly concerns. It was sure
true in Sandra’s case.



Richard H.T. Alton 166 N. Humphrey Ave, Apt, 1N
Oak Park, IL 60302
T:1.773.344.7172
richard.alton at gmail.com

Don't let the fear of striking out hold you back 
   Babe Ruth

Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:42:47 -0500
From: icatrue at igc.org
To: dialogue at wedgeblade.net; oe at wedgeblade.net
Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Marking the Anniversary of Sandra's Death





Re: Marking the Anniversary of Sandra's Death




Dear Colleagues,



Next Tuesday January 24, 2012, Mark. Lynn and I will gather with friends for a meal to mark the anniversary of Sandra’s death. We will borrow from the old House Church format. 



I request and welcome any “Sandra stories” that you may wish to share to include in our celebratory meal. 



It is difficult to comprehend that a year has passed. As I struggle through the wound of loss, I am daily reminded of deep gratitude for Sandra and the journey we shared. In particular she and I both carry an abiding gratitude to the Mystery for bringing us to this wonderful community that you all are – Present, Past, and Future.



Grace and Peace,

Bob True








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