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Spirit Braid
in one of the Sanka Wakan's this morning..
Thoughts,
prayers, for all of you. You will be starting this day with much love
from many, we all pray for you to endure the elements, pray for the 4
legged ones also. I am sure there is much sadness in the hearts of some,
Creator will help. I know personally, my thoughts will be with all of
you. Love all.- Alice Erickson
Heart felt prayers and a wish for safe travels to all who are involved
in this year's ride. Blessings on you all. - Melissa Lane
Our
prayers from here in Missouri are with the riders and the horses. And
the helpers along the way too - Bud Moellinger.
Wonderful
photos. Thanks for sharing. Know we ride with you ALL, surrounding you
with our Prayers, Blessings and Love - Abby Peawhisle.
May
your journey be safe and your ride be fulfilling. Prayers for all who
are riding with you. - Melissa Hughes Wolfle
You
have many prayers, blessings and so much heartfelt love coming from so
many people as you traverse eastwards. It is a good day to Ride! -
Gloria Hazell-Derby
I
send many prayers for all the riders and horses that all may remain safe
throughout the journey. May it be so ~¤~
Taressa Edge
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On the road
to Crow Creek
I am so excited to follow the ride here and so sad I will
not be with you all day to day. As some of you may know my homie
and co-worker from Mexico needed to go back last week - I accompanied
him to the border of Texas/Mexico. I've got a lot of work to
do without him. I hope to meet up with the ride when I get free
time and on some weekends - I will be praying for you everyday
- join with you as you have morning prayers. Peace and Blessings
on you all Mitakuye Oyasin.... - Marque Jensen
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Richard Milda
ready to ride
Wopila to toska Richard Milda for always being there for
us and for the oyate. He is loved by many. His mother is my
sister in Crow tradition and is a blood relative, I feel fortunate
to be part of their family. - Alberta Iron Cloud Miller
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Riding into
Crow Creek
Aba Washded, greetings to the riders on behalf of my Nakota
family in central Alberta, Canada. Waka bless each of you with
strength in the next coming days as you journey to honor the
old ones and those who are in need of healing. Pinamabid
- Sherry
Letendre
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Gathering
at the Monument
Sending warm thoughts to all of you from Louisiana...be safe
- Vicki Williams Barry
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This
needs to be included
On
December 2, 2013 Roger Rodriquez from the Lower Brule was missing.
His family and police spent many days looking for him. On December
9 the Dakota 38 riders were preparing to leave Lower Brule on
a long ceremonial journey but before they left one of Rogers
family members came forword asking for assistance in finding
Roger. They placed the member in the center of the circle and
prayed for Roger. As they rode out an eagle flew over the riders,
circled and flew over again even lower. In the next few hours
Roger was found and had sadly left our world. Today there was
a remembrance dinner for Roger at Lower Brule. As we all gathered
to shake hands and console the family my heart burst in pain
and love. Roger's daughter was crying and I could see the pain
and hurt. Her mom was trying to hold back her tears and being
so strong. The daughter turned into her mother and said "I
miss Dad!". In and instant I was moved beyond words and
brought to tears.
I hope as she grows older that see will be able to ride with
us. My heart and my prayers go out to the family. - Keith
Nichols
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From
a family member of Roger
Thanks
you all that helped in the search on bringing my uncle/dad home,
it truely means a lot to me. Iwould like to meet and shake the
hands of the Dakota 38 +2 that helped in the search and showed
up to the memorial although i was unable to attend due to weather
reasons and living out of state I great appreciate you all being
there. May Tunkasila wrap his arms around you and keep you all
safe on your ride. - Olivia LaRoche
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I
heard stories from my Grandfather~they must have been from his
mother (my great Grandmother) she died the year I was born (1953).
Throughout my life I remember things he said ~ he hated going
to Mankato, his mother missed her relatives but because of the
laws she had to hide her heritage. People thought that was far
fetched, I believed ~ it tooks many years of piecing together
(right or wrong).
This Vision of Jim's is about the truth ~ the real history we
all need to know and reconcile. My Grandfather was a kind quiet
man. He hated the hangings, he hated what the government did to
those innocent people. (His words circa 1970).
(I am 61 now~life goes by so quickly) All this history, this sadness,
and the JOY because Jim was true to himself for others ~ a very
honorable characteristic ~ much respect. -
Pamela Kay Leverenz
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Some of the
Riders, runners and support crew gather around to pray at the
momument stone
To
sit among the horse is riding between the worlds. - Joy
Maddox Dacus
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Perry
Little the new Staff Carrier sits astride his horse with 27 other
horses and riders around him.
We
are staying at the Diamond Willow mission tonite. A meal is being
served. Janice Howe n family are providing it. Wopila. - Josette
Peltier
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