[Magdalen] praying for Capers...

[Jay Weigel]

That was the purpose her ordination served. She kept the light on for
us...a lot of us. Those in the process, or maybe those of us who were in
some other process, or who might have just been discouraged. I don't think
she even knew she did it.

On Thursday, May 21, 2015, Georgia DuBose <gdubose at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
> <javascript:;>> 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
> <javascript:;>> 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 <javascript:;>
> >> > 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
> >> >> .
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >
> >>
>