Each one of us can look back on our lives and remember the people that have influenced us in a positive way. My biggest influence in life was my Granny Pearl. Granny is the person that not only raised me, but taught me to love and care for the world around me and all of | ![]() |
its' inhabitants. My happy childhood memories of her are filled with music, stories, games, pride, play, spirituality, and hugs. She was one of the most interesting people that I have ever known. She is my role model and my inspiration, even though she left this plane of existance several years ago. | |
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Her
life began in the mountains of Kentucky, in a small mining
community. Her parents were killed, and she was adopted at
infancy
by a hard-working, prideful couple. Survival was very hard. I
remember
her telling me that her job was to pour the moonshine into the
mason jars at the "honky tonk" where her Mother worked
at as a waitress.
Her
life started in turmoil and continued to be so, when her
parents were killed (seperately) in front of her. Now, she was
on her own...at the ripe old age of 8. Luckily, she found work
caring for a disabled young girl, who became like a sister to her.
So, for a time...life was good for her. On a trip into town,
her and the young girl rode in the back of the wagon, as usual.
Unexpectedly, the wagon hit a bump, the young girl fell
out and under the wheels....and was killed. Not only had she
lost the closest thing that she had ever known to a sister, but
now she was on her own again.
Being
American Indian, during a time of great discrimination
and predjudice, made survival all the harder. She found work as
a cook, working in a mansion. This was a time without electricity
and many other things that we take for Granted (such as a
refrigerator).
So, every day, she prepared all of the food
(including items such as mayonnaise and ketchup)
Luckily, she was an incredible cook. This allowed her to have job
security.
Finally, she found a more stable life.
She continued working there until she met
my Grandfather, whom she married and had seven children with.
None
of her children were delivered in a hospital as it was not an
option for them at the time.
The new family survived as share-croppers, raising tobacco and
their own food.
She learned how to be efficient and how to make use of everything.
A great appreciation for the things she had and received was
always
there. These gifts were passed onto me.
After
she had raised all of her children and went through a divorce
during the 1950's, she was presented with a baby girl to raise (Me).
She was already in her 50's, but took on the role
of my parent, mentor, spiritual guide, and angel.
She instilled values, compassion, and love into me. I also
learned to stand up for myself and hold my head up high, as well
as good table manners and to always wear clean underwear.
I
was blessed to have my Grandmother and for her spirit to still be
with me.
Pearl is my Guardian Angel, and she visits me in my dreams and
speaks to me.
Even now, she is still guiding me and comforting me. I still miss
being able
to hug her, but I know that she will always be with me, and
watching out for me.
I'm as big for me, as you are for you!
When two people dream
of each other, their souls are touching
and they are and have always been entwined.
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We are drawn to the
same souls each lifetime..in different forms.
"My Little Lonesome Dove was sent to me for a reason...to love again."
An Indian prayer
O' GREAT SPIRIT
whose breath gives life to all the world,
hear me! I am small and weak, I need your
strength and wisdom.
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