We have a special hotel rate for a block of rooms at the Phoenix Inn. To make your reservation call 503-614-8100 and make reservations under "Green Family Memorial." The rate is $79 plus tax for reservations on November 12 and 13. Reservations must be made by November 1st. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Blessings.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Celebration of Life
Please join us for a celebration of Laurence’s life and a tribute to God’s love hosted by Sacred Heart Ministries.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Sunset Presbyterian Church
14986 NW Cornell Rd
Portland, OR 97229
11:00 a.m.
Reception following service
We are in the process of arranging for a special hotel rate at the nearby Phoenix Inn for those who are traveling from out of town. I will post when details are available.
Thank you for your continued prayers. You are a blessing.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Sunset Presbyterian Church
14986 NW Cornell Rd
Portland, OR 97229
11:00 a.m.
Reception following service
We are in the process of arranging for a special hotel rate at the nearby Phoenix Inn for those who are traveling from out of town. I will post when details are available.
Thank you for your continued prayers. You are a blessing.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Team in Training
Many thanks to Laurence's high school friend Bonny and Team Green (in photo: Robin, Ron, Bonny, David and Diane) for braving the rainy NW weather and running in the Portland Marathon on Sunday in honor of Laurence. It was an privilege to meet the team and cheer them on. Members from Team Green will take part in the Long Beach marathon next weekend.
Heidi Hill also participated in the Portland Marathon Yesterday and proudly wore a special ribbon for Laurence on her purple Team in Training jersey. Heidi is running with her mom and sister in the Nike Women's marathon in San Francisco next weekend. Heidi and her family will head to Athens, Greece, to participate in the 2,500th anniversary of the original marathon (from Marathon, Greece, to Athens, Greece) on October 31. Awesome!
Thank you all for your dedication and commitment and for bringing attention to finding a cure for Leukemia. Thank you for honoring Laurence and for making a difference. Laurence is smiling...
Date Set
Memorial Service scheduled for Saturday, November 13.
More details to follow.
You are a blessing.
More details to follow.
You are a blessing.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Message from Sandi
I have been thinking about my time with Laurence over the years and about our recent visits at the hospital, then at home where he was under hospice care. His life has touched so many people in so many different ways. What stands out in my mind right now is his gratitude. While visiting him at the hospital, he said "thank you" more times than I could possibly count. He thanked every person every time they came into his room. Whether it was to feed him, take his blood, empty the trashcan - it didn't matter. He thanked each for their caregiving and support.
"An attitude of gratitude" and similar phrases are not unfamiliar to me. I have heard numerous strategies such as "write a thank-you note every day" or "think of something you are thankful for before you go to sleep at night." In my time with Laurence, however, I encountered an example of the gratitude that St. Paul meant when he wrote "in every thing give thanks."
Laurence had many reasons to feel frustrated or discouraged, angry or afraid. I know he experienced much pain and discomfort. Even so, he has provided me with the most striking example of gratitude I have ever seen in my 59 years. For that, all I can say is,
Thank you, Laurence.
"An attitude of gratitude" and similar phrases are not unfamiliar to me. I have heard numerous strategies such as "write a thank-you note every day" or "think of something you are thankful for before you go to sleep at night." In my time with Laurence, however, I encountered an example of the gratitude that St. Paul meant when he wrote "in every thing give thanks."
Laurence had many reasons to feel frustrated or discouraged, angry or afraid. I know he experienced much pain and discomfort. Even so, he has provided me with the most striking example of gratitude I have ever seen in my 59 years. For that, all I can say is,
Thank you, Laurence.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Rest
Thank you for your calls and emails. I am being supported by my spiritual sisters and my spiritual mentor. Family has left. Time to rest.
Thanks for your prayers.
Thanks for your prayers.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Missing Him
Book learning and research is utterly useless when facing death. Whatever preparation I thought I had was meaningless when death arrived just after midnight. Reality is shattered along with my heart. I am so grateful for the comfort of family and friends and for your faithful prayers.
While I know Laurence is at peace and that wholeness has been revealed in an extraordinary way, I already miss touching his face and holding his hand. He lives now in our hearts. Your prayers and loving messages are most deeply appreciated.
A memorial service is being planned. I will share details as they are available.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are graciously accepted in Laurence’s name to Sacred Heart Ministries, PO Box 3422, Portland, OR 97208. All gifts are tax deductible.
With gratitude.
While I know Laurence is at peace and that wholeness has been revealed in an extraordinary way, I already miss touching his face and holding his hand. He lives now in our hearts. Your prayers and loving messages are most deeply appreciated.
A memorial service is being planned. I will share details as they are available.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are graciously accepted in Laurence’s name to Sacred Heart Ministries, PO Box 3422, Portland, OR 97208. All gifts are tax deductible.
With gratitude.
Peace
"And can it be that in a world so full and busy the loss of one creature makes a void so wide and deep that nothing but the width and depth of eternity can fill it up" Charles Dickens
He is at peace.
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