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IT'S ONLY A TINY ROSEBUD

It's only a tiny rosebud,

A flower of God's design;

But I cannot unfold the petals

With these clumsy hands of mine.

The secret of unfolding flowers

is not known to such as I.

God opens this flower so sweetly,

When in my hands they die.

If I cannot unfold a rosebud,

This flower of God's design,

Then how can I have the wisdom

To unfold this life of mine?

So I'll trust in Him for leading

Each moment of my day.

I will look to him for His guidance

Each step of the pilgrim way.

The pathway that lies before me,

Only my Heavenly Father knows.

I'll trust Him to unfold the moments,

Just as He unfolds the rose.

*Bryan T. Burgess

Luv Y'all,
Arohanui,
Carey

CALL TO THE 4 SACRED WINDS

Call To The Four Sacred Winds

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I call to the East, where the Father ascends

to all Mother Earth where life begins.

I fly through the cedars, pines, willows, and birch

as animals below me wander and search.

I call to the South, to the land down below.

Turtle stands silent, as man strings his bow

to hunt food and fur for his kin before snow.

A life will end so others will grow.

I call to the North, that yansa once knew.

I follow their path til it disappears from view.

Once vast in number, there stand but a few.

I hear only ghost thunder of millions of hooves.

I call to the West, to the ends of the lands,

to the Tsalagi, Kiowa, Comanche ... all bands.

Unite for the strength. Teach the young and demand

that you are Native Americans. Learn your tongue and stand.

My name is Freedom... I fly through this land.

I call to the Four Sacred Winds of Turtle Island.

Spirit Wind (Pat Poland)

THE LAST WARRIOR

High on bleak, stony rag,

Unmoving, he sits astride

His ragged coated pony.

Only telltale frozen breaths,

Separate them from

The still, winter black boles

Of ancient leafless trees.

The pony, blown and lame,

Stands with lowered head,

Ears flattened to the sound

Of a distant wolf pack.

The man on his back,

All weapons lost,

Ignores the trickling blood

From savage wounds,

Mingling his war paint.

Eyes burning fiercely

He strains to find

The sign he seeks:

Behind, the sound of enemy

Draws ever closer.

At last, faith rewarded,

He sees far below

In the deep valley,

Arriving at the edge

Of the fast flowing river,

The great she bear

With two gamboling cubs:

To fish the racing salmon,

Drawn relentlessly toward

Their age-old spawning ground.

Silently, the wounded brave

Offers his final prayer

To the eternal clan bear;

Totem and guardian

Of his battle slain tribe.

The enemy, exultant,

Are almost upon him,

Yet he looks not behind:

He sees only the Great Spirit,

Surrounding him kindly

In loving, firm embrace.

While the enemy closes in,

He straightens himself;

His voice rings loud and clear,

Echoing across the land

To the distant cloudless sky.

One last defiant war cry

As he spurs on his pony,

And leaps...

Into the world of his ancestors.

W.J. Bruce

A Wonderful PRAYER FOR GOD ABOVE

Heavenly Father, we come to You tonight in the Name of our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus. Father, help us to let go of all bitterness and resentment. You are the One Who binds up and heals the broken-hearted. We receive Your anointing that breaks and destroys every yoke of bondage. We receive healing by faith according ...to Your Word, in Isaiah 53:5, "and with His stripes we are healed". Thank You for sending us Your Holy Spirit, we acknowledge the Holy Spirit as our Counselor. Thank You for helping us work out our salvation with fear and trembling, for You are the one working in us to will and to do according to Your good purpose, we thank you for your mercy. Cover this site and all of our members with the blood of Jesus. Amen

Friendship Prayer From: SERVANT OF GOD SITE.

God, I come to Your throne for prayer
Knowing that You are always near
You always know what's on my mind,
For You are always right on time.

I have so many dear loving friends
Some in need, others hurt so much,
Would You please just stop by today,
To let them feel Your loving touch

I just leave them in Your loving care
As I kneel before You, I leave a prayer.
That You will supply each need today,
They will know You are not far away.

I leave them now in Your strong arms
Knowing Lord, Your will be done,
All things happen, it is Your plan,
Someday in Glory we will understand.

Friends stand by when we're in need
How nice to feel friends gentle breeze,
I give God thanks for each one so dear,
Friends are special, God answers prayer.

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You are every breath I take
You are every beat of my heart
You are every thought in my mind
You are every dream I have.
Without You, I would be nothing
You are everything I am.

Nice NATIVE POETRY from ANNELI FIGARO

Anneli Figaro

We return thanks to our mother, the earth,
which sustains us.
We return thanks to the rivers and streams,
which supply us with water.
We return thanks to all herbs,
which furnish medicines for the cure of our diseases.
We return thanks to the moon and stars,
which have given to us their light when the sun was gone.
We return thanks to the sun,
that has looked upon the earth with a beneficent eye.
Lastly, we return thanks to the Great Spirit,
in Whom is embodied all goodness,
and Who directs all things for the good of Her children

STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING NATIVE AMERICANS

Some points to be considered when teaching Native Americans:

• Be aware of their background, knowledge, and experiences.

• Get to know each person. This may take time but once a relationship is established which involves trust then the individual is more receptive to learning and more willing to participate. He will do better with the understanding that his teacher cares. Trust is an integral part of the relationship.

• One-to-one help. At the beginning, some may be reluctant to ask questions but through the trust building relationship and time they will open up and be more willing to share and ask questions. Some may not be as verbal as non-Native Americans.

• When teaching concepts use examples that are relevant to their lifestyles and/or com munities. It helps to have some background information about the tribe(s) of the indi vidual. They come with varying backgrounds and experi ences.

• Use all modes (visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic) when teaching concepts and skills. Use visual aids, drawings, illustrations or demonstrations, and do not limit ac tivities to worksheets and lectures.

• Role playing can be utilized provided that the teacher feels comfortable in using it. At the beginning, students may appear shy and may not be willing or be hesitant to par ticipate, but with time they will take part although perhaps not to the extent of some non-Native Americans. This depends on the background of individuals. The person who is more acculturated may be more verbal than a more traditional student. Become familiar with and know your students, then they will be more apt to open up and participate.

• In the beginning have them work in small groups and slowly bring the small groups together into a larger group. This allows students to get to know others and feel more comfortable.

• If they do not understand concepts, try another method of reteaching the concepts. Sometimes, the concept may be difficult because of the vocabulary.

• Teachers need to make sure students understand when concepts are being taught by asking questions. This allows for feedback before introducing a new concept.

• When reteaching a concept that involves reading, have them paraphrase a paragraph that they have read and ask to see if there are any words in the paragraph that they do not understand. It is usually the vocabulary that makes it difficult, especially in a sub ject area that is totally new to an individual. Use lots of examples and pictures in teach ing concepts to make sure they understand.

• Some individuals may not be direct when they ask questions which could be inter preted as hinting. This may be because they do not want to appear pushy, persistent, or demanding. This may also be due to the individual not wanting to make a mistake or making sure he is doing the right thing.

• Allow wait-time for responses. If they know their native language and use it on a daily basis at home they may have to process the information in their native language and think how they will respond in English. They may also want to make sure their answer is correct.

• Use praise and incentives. Some prefer not to be recognized in front of their peers. But they will take and enjoy praises and incentives if given one-on-one.

• Be aware of body language. Become aware of their comfort level. Some may not mind the closeness as compared to others who may want their space.

• Present the whole picture of a concept before isolating skills/concepts. It is much easier to see the complete picture or the end result, the individual will then know what the concept is leading up to or the end result.

• Allow brainstorming and get input from everyone. Ask open-ended questions which will allow for input from the group.

• The preferred classroom arrangement, if desks are used,is circular. Allow space for freedom of movement and group activities. If there is not room for a circle, desks may be grouped in two's or fours' instead of rows.

DO SOMETHING FOR YOU TODAY

Create a Daily 5-Minute Silence Ritual

Light a candle and pray, meditate or reflect. You don't have to believe in any particular deity to make this work. Just silently reflecting in front of a lit candle is extremely nurturing and healing. This may be the one time of day when you feel connected to your own soul, and perhaps even something larger. Don't skip this step -- it's very powerful.

Read more: http://www.beliefnet.com/Health/Emotional-Health/Depression/Increase-Hope.aspx?p=3#ixzz1IenziiR6