Saturday, July 16, 2016

Dearest God,

We can never fully know where and how you will appear.  You just do it and bless us beyond our imagination!

Today even though the temperature was hot with just the tiniest of breezes blowing my granddaughter and I decided to attend a Native American Pow Wow.  Walking into the outdoor event we were drawn in by the drumming. The music called out to 11-year-old Stella and me. 

As we stood by the sacred fire and looked into the dancing circle, we saw Native Americans in full regalia and we knew we wanted to join them in the holy dancing.  "Well, what do you think sweetheart?  Are you ready?" I asked.  She intimated that we had worn the wrong kind of clothing for dancing so we stepped over to a booth and bought inexpensive dresses with a shawl and earrings.  Then we moved to another booth to buy black moccasins.  We dressed in the car and then headed for the circle.  There we stopped by the fire and entered by the invisible gate.  For  two and a half hours we danced.  The longer we danced the freer we felt to let go allowing our bodies to circle round and fly like eagles. Inside our hearts, minds, and spirits soared.

Walking back to the car at the very end of the day, Stella turned to me and said, "Something changed from the time we walked in here a few hours ago until now."  We both agreed that you had brought us to the dance to give us so much joy.

Bless you,
Great God,
bless you.
Thank you
for the drums
that called forth
the dance.
Thank you
for the dance
of joy,
surrender,
and peace.
Thank you
for your
living spirit
who chooses
to live
inside us.
Bless you,
Living Lord,
bless you.

Love always, Andrea