Toksa ake

Dear Anna B,
I am only one of hundreds who love you. Only one in the world all of which you love.
To hold on to someone when their journey is calling, I have found, is like trying to keep the sun from setting. Why try to keep the night at bay? Isn't it beautiful to lay beneath the Star Quilt Creation sewed?
That first moment I met you. Hair like the rays of Ra. Eyes as blue as Caribbean seas.
Do you remember how those blue eyes affected the children at Little Wound School? Some asked if you saw everything in shades of blue. Others were a little scared.. but not for long.
You were a warrior. Yes a warrior for you were brave and true to yourself. Stepping into the midst of the Lakota, led by visions. A stranger from the Stars some said. A woman of gifts and an easy target for ridicule. Gracefully you walked with a heart that only knew how to give.
You were a healer. Yes a healer with hands that laid upon many.
You were a bridge that bought many back into connection. Who spoke with loved ones and Ancestors for the comfort and guidance of those here living.
You were a daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend...... you still are all of these things.
There are so many stories you shared.Burning Crosses in the front yard.Witch hunts and Government.Show tunes and miracles.. oh yes and the car that only drove in reverse.
Do you remember the drives home to Kyle? Late night adventures through the Badlands. Spirits catching a ride and strange creatures crossing the road. Cigarettes and Sage. Candy for the Spirits before we took the road.
Thank you for introducing Michael and I.."you two need to meet" and then leaving us in the room. That bought me back to the Inipi.
Thank you for that Christmas where we helped bring it to my Aunties home.
Thank you for those tears shared as I finished my first year of Sun Dance and all the years that followed.
Thank you Anna for being you. In all your humanness. In all your love.
When everyone gathers over these next few days I pray they see the richness of life. Every walk of life was welcomed by you. No one was turned away...... Mitakuye O'yasin .
There is so, so much more to say.... Stop by for coffee and a cigarette anytime.
p.s. pet Boris for me.
Toksa ake