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Rev John Madsen-Bibeau received word that he has passed his licensure test for Marriage and Family Therapist in Massachusetts.
Hilda Richards has received a honorary doctorate degree from City University in New York.
New Satir Institutes. Satir Learning Center of Ottawa and Redemptorist Institute for Spirituality Satir Institute of Thailand are our newest Satir Institutes. Congratulations
Three Women by Margarita Suarez. This year we said good bye to three women: Mabs Mango, Anne Nerin and Lorraine Sando, who although very different and unique in their own style had a lot in common:
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All three were passionate about life and about giving to others
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All three were involved in Avanta, IHLRN and with one or two Satir Institutes
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All three made the decision in one way or another to terminate medical treatment and to transition, to die, in a way that honor their lives, and those around them.
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And all three had their own memorial service where family and friends told stories of the many gifts they have received from them through their lives. All three memorials had laugher, tears, joy and hope for those who loved them.
I want to say a little bit about each of them here, and then share some of what was at their memorial programs.
Mabs Mango died of lung cancer, October 5. She joined Avanta in 1999 and in her years as a member stayed involved and connected. She came to almost every Annual Meeting except last year when she was supporting her sister who was ill at the time. Mabs was involved with Institute for International Connections (IIC) and their work in Russia. Mabs passion in the last few years has been the work with victims of the Chernobyl tragedy.
Anne Nerin died of melanoma cancer, October 14. Anne was one of the founder of Avanta. Although she resigned from Avanta in 1995, she stayed connected, and even attended and presented at our Annual Meeting in 1998. Anne has also worked with IIC and for Northwest Satir Institute.
Lorraine Sando died November 25 of several infections and other complications. Lorraine joined Avanta in 1986, and attended almost every Annual Meeting except this year, when she was ill in the hospital. Lorraine gave Avanta for an auction gift a painting of Virginia Satir. We have some of Lorraine's paintings on Avanta website . Lorraine was one of the founders of Northwest Satir Institute, and was involved with the Institute until the end of her life
We have been blessed with their lives, and their gifts will continue as they live in our hearts and memory. Thank you Mabs, Anne, and Lorraine.