A colleague and friend to many of us in the Open Space practitioners community, Laurel Doersam, passed away on October 23rd from ovarian cancer. She was the co-host of the 2001 OSonOS in Vancouver BC. From Lisa Heft:

The fabulous Laurel Doersam died the morning of October 23, 2006 after a graceful, fierce, shifting, always surprising, full of miracles, surrounded by love, dancing the dance of each moment battle with ovarian cancer since 2001.

She died the way she lived – sharing spirit, breath, and community, surrounded by loved ones.

Take a moment if you like, to read Laurel’s daughter Chelsea’s last several writings on the blog she had set up to share the news during these recent transitions. Bring a tissue, as your eyes may become as full as your heart as you read Chelsea’s eloquent reflections.

Our condolences to her family and friends around the world.