[Magdalen] praying for Capers...

[Georgia DuBose]

We prayed for Capers just now at Compline at St. Andrew's, Florence,
Oregon. I had not read Ginga's post yet.

Mother Christy Brothers was such a help to me when I was going through
"the process." We communicated often off the Magdalen list, and she,
who had just been ordained a priest, was so encouraging to me when the
way seemed unnecessarily hard, and some personalities persnickety.
Before I was ordained, she had died of cancer. She said only one
regretful thing...that she was not sure what purpose her ordination
had served. I did not have the chance to respond to her that her
pastoral encouragement had meant more to me than I could ever say, for
one small thing. I trust she knew.

Capers was similarly encouraging when I was going "through the
process," and from visiting with her, I knew how much her presence
encouraged and gave hope to so many Christians. Her ministry, her
poetry, her shared life with Walter, and her stories of "The Boy" Adam
(who was kind enough to eat lunch with us ladies that day in
Charleston) as well as her other wonderful children brought many
smiles.

Dear friend, if we are privileged to follow you, leave the light on for us.

Georgia+



On Thu, May 21, 2015 at 4:10 PM, Ginga Wilder <gingawilder at gmail.com> wrote:
> I have had word from a person connected with the diocese that Capers died
> this afternoon.  I see nothing on Facebook yet and will update when/if I do.
>
> An amazing woman.  Rest eternal grant unto her and may light perpetual
> shine upon her.  Prayers that her family, Walter, the children, and
> grandchildren be comforted in their grieving.
>
> Sadly,
> Ginga
>
> On Thu, May 21, 2015 at 6:20 PM, Jon Egger <revegger at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> This is very sad, yet it is a wonderful way to die...surrounded by such
>> love.
>>
>> +++
>> Grace & peace,
>> Deacon Jon Egger
>>
>>
>>
>> *“In every age it has been the tyrant, the oppressor and the exploiter who
>> has wrapped himself in the cloak of patriotism, or religion, or both to
>> deceive and overawe the People."(Eugene V. Debs, Anti-War Speech, June 16,
>> 1918) *
>>
>>
>> On Thu, May 21, 2015 at 11:19 AM, Marion Thompson <
>> marionwhitevale at gmail.com
>> > wrote:
>>
>> > A sad update, but I sense that Capers is facing death very peacefully.  I
>> > will pray for her and for Walter and her family and for all who love her.
>> > May flights of angels guide her to her rest.
>> >
>> > Marion, a pilgrim
>> >
>> >
>> > On 5/20/2015 7:58 PM, Lynn Ronkainen wrote:
>> >
>> >> I don't think it is an intrusion to post this comment on Capers FB page
>> >> from her son Adam, dated May 17:
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Update on Mama Capers: John, Caroline, Alice, Andrew, Laura, and I,
>> along
>> >> with grandkids Phoebe Ann and Kaleb, were with her and with Papa Walter
>> >> over the last few days as an amazing train of cousins, colleagues, and
>> old
>> >> friends came by to visit.
>> >>
>> >> Mama sleeps most of the time and has only the briefest of moments of
>> >> focus. In those moments she tells us that everything is Ok and that she
>> >> loves us. She is not in pain and is declining food and all but the
>> smallest
>> >> amounts of water.
>> >>
>> >> Please keep her and all of us in your thoughts and prayers. Be welcome
>> to
>> >> come by the house in Charleston and hold her hand. The family wants
>> friends
>> >> to keep her surrounded by love and light
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> peace
>> >> Lynn
>> >>
>> >> website: www.ichthysdesigns.com
>> >>
>> >> When I stand before God at the end of my life I would hope that I have
>> >> not a single bit of talent left and could say, "I used everything You
>> gave
>> >> me." attributed to Erma Bombeck
>> >> .
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>>