Mama, you had few years to teach me all you wanted me to know

So few years before your spirit had to go

But every word has been in my soul-there when I needed it and

even when I didn’t think I did.

"Being fair, being open, all things have a spirit - love them"

"Respect my Elders, be polite, do the very best you can - you may not

always succeed, but it won’t be for lack of effort and care"

"Love the children, teach them well - Alcohol is no escape -

Drugs will bring you misery - Learn to forgive, not Hate."

All the years you’ve been between, you’ve still watched over me

Guided me through others when your spirit I didn’t see.

Mama, I’ve missed you so all these years, your gentle touch and kiss

Heart aching for the way you’ve had to live.

I don’t know what the lesson is, when it’s time to understand it I’ll know

And even as I weep, my heart rejoices you can go.

Grandma has come to help you as you start your Star Path walk

Mama, my prayers will follow you - the love and light that surrounds you -

You leave some with me as you journey.

No longer will you suffer, no longer be in pain - you’ll walk the fields

of butterflies and I’ll hear you laugh again.

Goodbye Mama from this realm, know our love for you unending,

We weep for joy as you embark upon a new beginning.

Forever - your daughter Pamela - Earth Woman, your son David Striking Wolf

Emory - Running Deer,  Miranda,  Roy Daniel and Rhiannon - Little Willow