5th April 2008
Dear friends and colleagues,
We are writing now, as promised, to keep you in touch with the
latest developments in relation to Michael. We are so sorry to say
that the news is not good. Michael has just passed away.
In the last few days, Michael has been accompanied by family members
and friends and treated with the greatest care by the intensive care
staff. Those closest to him have not only cared for Michael but also
found ways to keep in touch with people in different parts of the
world and for this we are grateful.
Michael has also been in the thoughts of so many people. We would
like to thank all of those who have sent messages of support at this
time. Over coming days, weeks, months and years these will offer
sustenance and company.
So many times over the years we have heard Michael express gratitude
for the ways in which people would include him in their lives. This
may have been those who met him in a counselling context, or a
teaching context. As we continue to receive messages of support and
memory we're confident that, were he to be reading them, Michael
would be reflecting on what all those who are writing also offered
to his life.
As soon as we know them, we will let you know of memorial
arrangements.
In the meantime, if you are in Adelaide, we will be making Dulwich
Centre available from 10am-11am each day next week. If you would
just like somewhere to come, meet others and talk, we would welcome
seeing you during these times.
And we will continue to welcome receiving messages which will be
passed on to Michael's family (please just send these to this
address:
newsandconnections@dulwichcentre.com.au ).
Thank you again for all your kindnesses.
From all of us here at Dulwich Centre
and Michael’s family
Messages of support:
* Are there particular ideas/practices that you learned from Michael
that you use in your work that are significant to you? If so, can
you share a story about these?
* If you were to send a message to Michael at this time what would
it be? (this might include recollections of times spent together)
* If you were to send a message to Michael’s family members at this
time what would it be?
Please send your messages to
newsandconnections@dulwichcentre.com.au Thank you.
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3rd April 2008
Dear friends and colleagues,
We are writing to you now to respond to the phone calls and emails
we have been receiving from people in many countries who have heard
that Michael White has had a health crisis.
Michael is currently in intensive care in a Californian hospital. He
has been there since Monday and several family members have flown
over to be with him. A team of friends and colleagues are also
present, those who were with him at the time of his collapse. This
team has done a remarkable job in very difficult circumstances.
Michael is receiving the finest medical care and it is too early to
know the longer term prognosis.
What we do know is that this is a serious situation and. in
consultation with Michael's family members, it was decided that we
would write to you all.
We know that this is a time when many people who care deeply about
Michael and his work are wanting to stay in touch with the latest
information and with each other. We wanted to let people know that
we will place on our website the very latest information that is
available.
Knowing that in these sorts of situations it can be significant to
be able to make some sort of contribution, we would also welcome
receiving written messages from anyone to whom Michael and his work
have been significant. In time, we will pass these messages onto
Michael and/or onto his friends and family members. If you are
struggling to find words, we've included a couple of questions at
the end of this message.
We are so sorry to be bringing you this sort of news.
Michael's family members have expressed their gratitude for the care
that is being shown to them at this time.
And we will endeavour to keep you in touch with all that is
occurring through our website (rather than phoning here, or faxing,
please just check the site).
Thanks again for all your kindnesses.
From all of us here at Dulwich Centre
and Michael's family
Messages of support:
* Are there particular ideas/practices that you learned from Michael
that you use in your work that are significant to you? If so, can
you share a story about these?
* If you were to send a message to Michael at this time what would
it be? (this might include recollections of times spent together)
* If you were to send a message to Michael's family members at this
time what would it be?
Please send your messages to
newsandconnections@dulwichcentre.com.au Thank you.
