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Prayers
Sept 20, 2009 17:11:58 GMT -6
Post by 2shadows on Sept 20, 2009 17:11:58 GMT -6
I was contacted by a sister..not a cherokee but one of the coastal indian tribes. She was in West Virginia far from California and her brother had been killed in a car accident on Sept 6th. His name was William Batten. I spoke to her a long time and tried to give her as much comfort as I could. She was far from home and wanted some ceremony in recognition of his crossing over. I gave her the contact information for Chief Deer Stalker and the next day spoke to an Adawehi. I decided to expand my efforts for Grey Wolf as well as Mr. Batten.
I rose early and followed to the best of my ability those things recommended by the Adawehi. I went to the water, three times and called out to the Great Spirit each time asking first for the comfort of those who have lost those they loved, then for the Great Spirit to welcome them to their new home and to make a place for them with our ancestors. Lastly I asked that the good memories of those we have lost be as clear as the new day and the sad times only distant shadows.
I then played my flute for the spirits, hoping that my efforts would be pleasing to them. I now ask for your prayers for the family of Mr. Batten, most especially for his sister Cheryl.
This was the first time I have been asked to serve in this way, and I must admit that I was humbled by the experience.
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