[Magdalen] Prayer Request

[Ginga Wilder]

Al Votaw called me a few minutes ago to let me know that Rhoda died
peacefully at 7 AM this morning.  Rhoda's death is so very sad. Eastertide,
the season of the Resurrection, gives us abundant hope that while Rhoda's
life has changed, it has not ended.  She continues her journey in God's
nearer presence.  Let us rejoice in that hope.  We are an Easter people.

*Rest eternal grant unto her, O Lord.*
*And, let light perpetual shine upon her.*

Amen.

Ginga

On Tue, Apr 14, 2015 at 6:17 AM, Ginga Wilder <gingawilder at gmail.com> wrote:

> Please pray for Good Shepherd's Priest-in-Charge, Al+ Votaw and his wife
> Rhoda.  Rhoda entered hospice care two weeks ago and is very near the end
> of her life.  For the past 14 months, Al+ has been constantly by her side
> through her journey with glioblastoma, a highly malignant brain tumor.
> When I saw Rhoda last week, she asked me to pray for peace, and Al reports
> that she is very peaceful.  Thanks be to God.
>
> Al+ has taken a leave of absence for an indeterminate length.  He asks for
> prayers for himself as he "gathers his life together without Rhoda at his
> side."
>
> Thank you for your prayers.
>
> Ginga
>