I lost my good friend
He is closer to the source
Nature and God now
(I’ll write more about my friend)
clcouch123
In conversation, I prefer Christopher. My mom named me after Christopher Robin, after all. In writing, I use “C L Couch” (or, more simply, “c l couch”) because the form is genderless and also frankly easier to use. I have awful writer’s cramp. I am an educator more or less retired, more or less due to disability. At present, I live in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania (USA). My writing here I mean to be occasional and also devotional. Either or both. The banner and profile photographs are by my friend and peer Debra Danielson. More of Debbie’s work to be enjoyed is at debradanielson.org. Thanks to each of you and both and all for coming to my blog.
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June 10, 2016 at 5:22 pm
Christopher, I’m so sorry to learn that Sandord has died. I know that he was a very important person in your life and I regret that I never had the opportunity to meet him. Jeff
June 11, 2016 at 1:44 am
Thanks, Jeff, for your considerate response. Dealing with the loss of him is hard, even though we knew he was sick. You would have enjoyed his workshops on Thomas Merton or on Gerald May. You would also simply have enjoyed meeting him. You and he have similar positive styles.–Christopher
June 10, 2016 at 8:56 pm
I’m so sorry Christopher. I hope you and his family heal eventually. I’m sure he is in a better place. Praying for your loss and his family.
June 11, 2016 at 1:47 am
Thank you for your prayers. I appreciate them and so will his family. Sanford had been ill, but he was also a guide and friend over several years. Losing him is not easy. You’re so right, though–he is in a better place and fully healed.
June 13, 2016 at 11:09 am
awwww. this is painful but still beautiful to read. *hugsss*
June 13, 2016 at 3:26 pm
Thank you for the hugsss. I gratefully receive them.