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sam444
Ohhhh....what a poem! Especially meaninful to me was her phrase,"What you do is as great as what warriors do". I read it to my daughter. We discount ourselves sometimes, and this was a reminder. I really needed such a thought today. Sam, you're a gem! NOW I can go and git to work! I'm ENERGIZED from the words of my friend! Thank you and have a fabulous day, yourself!
posted by
Darson
on December 22, 2009 at 7:47 AM
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Re: sam444
Well, I'll be! Let's try this one! I have no idea what I did! White Buffalo Calf Pipe Woman
here sam
posted by
sam444
on December 22, 2009 at 7:37 AM
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sam444
I went to read your poem, and it said, "File not found"....can you eme it to me? Thank you, Sam! And THANK YOU for the encouragement. I am going to go to the thrift store today and make a laaaaarge donation. It will feel GREAT!!!
posted by
Darson
on December 22, 2009 at 7:31 AM
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The Lakota are a very gifted people! I wrote an epic poem about White Buffalo Calf Pipe Woman and her gift of prophesy. If you would like to read it one day here is a link
White Buffalo Calf Pipe Woman . I love the fact that the birthday was late, it had to make for an excellent surprise! And now, git ta tossin' lol Have a great day! sam
posted by
sam444
on December 22, 2009 at 7:14 AM
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WileyJohn
Nah, too much of a cheapwad to pay someone else to do it! Good thought, though!!! You're officially invited to next year's Christmas/surprise/birthday party....! Of COURSE!
posted by
Darson
on December 22, 2009 at 5:22 AM
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Darson
Didja not call "We Got Junk?" and just watch somebody else do soime of it and we never got a invite to the birthday boy. Happy Birthday to him luv
†Merry Christmas†
posted by
WileyJohn
on December 21, 2009 at 9:35 PM
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Elyse!
Happy to report that Lou is now happily in her beloved Minnesota with her children and a new love interest...! Letting go really benefitted. Now she's ready for the next chapter; and I'll bet it will be a good one. This 'transitioning' is a joy to be able to share with others. Your comments spur me on. THANK YOU, a hundred times, thank you!
posted by
Darson
on December 21, 2009 at 5:19 PM
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magic moon
You've got a point, there. I've never thought of that story like that....he was too burdened with 'things', perhaps? Hmmmm.
posted by
Darson
on December 21, 2009 at 5:15 PM
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Kabu
I think I know what you mean. I have a drawing of 'Kenya' from Kayla on our fridge. She and her family are there for the month and I miss them terribly. That drawing is precious. I'll keep it forever.
posted by
Darson
on December 21, 2009 at 5:14 PM
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magic moon
Ahhhh....is that so? Perhaps we're onto something, here!
posted by
Darson
on December 21, 2009 at 5:13 PM
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You are turning me on to his Wopila - (did I spell it right?) --- I mean I can understand the practice. When my MIL died, her daughter and I met up in Florida at her condo and we simply boxed and called a Church that was having a huge garage sale. We donated just about 80% of her items; the rest we split. I mean there were pieces of furniture that were as brand new - there were clothes that we donated to a Women's workforce (gifting to those coming back into society from having a bad choice perse in life or fallen on bad times period and allowing them to dress professionally to attain a better position in life) I so believe in this Wopila - Lakota teaching. I really do in many ways. is why I resale in my little shoppe - and for a good price (better than those around me in that mall) - I believe in gifting. Yes, it is a good thing - it is what I believe this world needs. I'm so cheerful after reading your heartwarming account here today Darson ~ you light up my life with such Hope - I am moved by this --- okay one day, I may join in with this FlyLady but, for now, my life is too transitional so I will follow your good choices - you're a fine example of Grace and virtue before us. Elyse
(and I grab a tissue for the memory here of your friend...that was a blessing you offered her)
posted by
elysianfields
on December 21, 2009 at 4:22 PM
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...oh yeah...and it's easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven...could it be that he is hanging on to all of his 'stuff'....
....moon
posted by
magic_moon
on December 21, 2009 at 4:06 PM
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i AM CRYING......DON'T GIVE IT ALL AWAY
I LET SOME SMALL BUT IMPORTANT THINGS GO WHEN I LEFT THE EX. I LET BIG THINGS GO...WHO CARES.... EXPENSIVE FURNITURE WHO CARES, BRAND NEW WHITE GOODS, WHO CARES, BUT THE LION MY GRANDSON COLORED,I SHOULD NEVER HAVE LEFT.
posted by
Kabu
on December 21, 2009 at 4:06 PM
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...lightening the load...dis-encumbering oneself of things...the height of wisdom...imnsho...moon
posted by
magic_moon
on December 21, 2009 at 4:04 PM
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FSI
That's what Jordan thought, too. He thought we were really lame for waiting two months...and, he was right! But we got it done. He had a fun time and now he can't be TOO much of a victim.
posted by
Darson
on December 21, 2009 at 3:26 PM
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That's great how you were all able to make time for son's birthday. 16 is a really special year.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on December 21, 2009 at 3:10 PM
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