December 18th - Day 9

After breakfasting in Pipestone, the Ride has recently left heading the 29 miles to Russell. (See Marge DeRuyter's video below). Tonight the horses will be housed at a Farm Corral in Russell and the Riders and support people will be staying at the Russell Community Center. Lunch will be with the Chuck wagon and Dinner will be at the Russell Community Center. On a personal note many thanks to my Dakota Family in Pipestone for another year's cooking and support. I miss you all. Thanks to Russell for all they are doing today for the Ride. again it is much appreciated. The photo is of Russell in the 1920's.

Mo Nichols Each moment of our lives holds so many different feelings and teachings. May we be reminded that our moments of darkness, anger,sadness,or hurt can always be met with light,love,happiness,and healing. May today be filled with an abundance of all that is loving for each and every rider,supporter,volunteer,and four legged. May we all honor this journey; see this healing is for our ancestors,for ourselves,and for our future. May Creator protect you all as make this journey, today. May your voices be heard,pieces of your hearts be mended,and souls freed! Blessings to all Journey on warriors! Love,honor,respect,and gratitude. Prayers for all,and many thanks to everyone providing shelter,food,and love to the riders and horses. A'ho

Karen Knudson Ibberson
Welcome home to Minnesota!

Collette Zuine Prayers	Heather Lyn GODSPEED
Vicky Merrett Thank you for keeping us up to date and for all your hard work. I love reading the stories and seeing the photos	Mary Setser Prayers going up for the Riders, Horses, and everyone . Hope you all have a very blessed day. Stay warm and safe . Emenv
Ramona Gerber Safe journey today Warriors & may the Ancestors guide your path; praying for the sun to provide warmth. May your horses be strong & that there be no wind.	Ramona Gerber Good Monday morning - may today's ride be safe for riders & horses alike. Looks like weather has been favorable so far - hope it continues!
Karol Rosman I hope that their day went well. Pipestone is a sacred beauty.	Teri Vanderbeek Still hoping to meet you in Mankato! It would be an honor.
Janet Roper Safe journey and thank you to the riders, horses and crew	Donna Anderson Continued prayers for all involved and grateful for your sacrifices
Deb England Blessings on the ride today.	Johanna Stately Prayers for all
Janet Reed Prayers Uplifted Mitakuye Oyasin	Connie Edberg Go forth in prayers up
Patty Pennington Thankful for best weather in several years. Wishing all safe travels	Tobie Nelson So glad the weather is good for them and mercy prayers for all the riders!
Anita Grass Rope Prayers for you Riders, Riders families and the horses.	Annie Todd Prayers sent for all involved. God be with, guide , and protect.
Mary Ann Friedrich Kramer Thank you to those who shared your hearts with us tonight in Marshall. Blessings to all of you. I especially liked hearing from the 17 year old young man - I feel like he could be my grandson, and I am carrying him in my heart as such.	Jeff Galuza We’re watching and praying from Maine!!!Strength and courage to the riders and supporters of this year’s ride. Thank you to all who rode before. Love and recognition to the families of the ancestors.Warmth and nourishment to you all. Horses too!!!
Mary Setser Prayers going up for all	Kathryn Hamilton Kathryn Hamilton Smoke up
Rita Marsh May the weather spirits continue to smile on all!	Crystal Hooper Dakota 38 + 2 major Raspect and safe riding
Kare Kathleen Carry on	Eldora Perank Blessings to you all
Uk'Piqk Bawaajigan chi miigwech/thanks so much, I light medicine prayers for all of you every day. My native american club at college also shows free screenings of the movie every year, as well.	Deanna Stands Thank you, pidamayaye ye, for letting me join the group. I'm sharing posts with my classes and also the video put out a few years ago.

Sharlene running into Pipestone with Ken by her side

Wilfred, Keith, Ken and Riders getting food in Pipestone

Picture of the day

Young lady rider carrying the weight of the Spirit bag

 

Pua Case La 999, nine hundred ninety nine days for Mauna Kea in this current mauna movement, Dakota 38+2 you were represented on the mountain, a sign in our hands for your journey, your ride and your run.. me ke aloha nui. Mauna Kea Ohana, We are Mauna Kea! See in the Center you can see the sign for Dakota 38 + 2. Thanks Pua

Video from Marge and Lisa - Leaving Pipestone this morning

Thanks for the messages, keep sending them in please.

That's it for today.... Prayers sent from me in England for the Riders, the Horses, the Crews, the Communities who feed and house the riders, crew and horses, the Supporters worldwide and YOU... Mitakuye Oyasin