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A strong woman is one who feels deeply and loves fiercly. Her tears flow just as abundantly as her laughter. A strong woman is both soft and powerful. She is both practical and spiritual. A strong woman in her essence is a gift to 

the world.

                                 

May the stars carry your sadness away, May the flowers fill your heart with beauty, May hope forever wipe away your tears. And above all, may silence make you strong.

 It was our belief that the love of possessions is a weakness to overcome. Its appeal to the material part, and if allowed its way, it will in time disturb one's spiritual balance. Therefore, children must early learn the beauty of generosity. They are taught to give what they prize most, that they may taste the happiness of giving.

"I was warmed by the sun,rocked by the winds and sheltered by the trees as other native babes. I can go everywhere with a good feeling" Geronimo     

 My dad with his eighth great-grandchild.He has been honored in powwows as a native american veteran. He tells many stories of his days to help with the language barriers while serving the country. At 82 he lives with us and I cherish every moment.

   A wiseman believes profoundly in silence, the sign of a perfect equilibriumm. Silence is absolute poise or balance of body, mind and spirit. The man who preserves his selfhood ever calm and unshaken by the storms of exsistence- not a leaf, as it were, astire on a tree, not a ripple as it were upon the surface of a shinning pool-his, in the mind of the unletter sage, is the ideal attitiude and conduct of life. Silence is the cornerstone of character.(Ohiyesa,Eastman Wahpenton Santee soiux)

You must speak straight so that your words may go as sunlight into our hearts. Speak Americans- "I will not lie to you, do not lie to me" Cochise, Hardwood Chiracahua Apache (1812-1874

  We had no churches, no religious organizations, no Sabbath days, no holidays, and yet we worshiped. Sometimes the whole tribe would assemble and sing and pray: sometimes a smaller number, perhaps only two or three. The songs had a few words, but were not formal. The singer would occasionally put in such words as he wished instead of the usual tone sound. Sometimes we prayed in silence; sometimes we prayed aloud; Sometimes an aged person prayed for all of us. At other times one would rise and speak to us of our duties to eachother and great father. Our services were short.-Geronimo {Goyathlay} Chiricahua- {one who yawns}1829-1909

In memory of my mom [1930-1991]

Day Key' y d Troh - Go with Great Spirit

You protected me, taught me, loved me.

Fly free into the great Spirits hands.