[Magdalen] praying for Capers...

[Grace Cangialosi]

What a lovely tribute to Capers, Georgia.

> On May 21, 2015, at 9:36 PM, 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> 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
>>>>> .
>>>