Home Page Welcome ... welcome to my site...may the warmth of the sun come shining through the sometimes cloud filled days.  

Gone Fishing Instead of Just A Wishing ... dedicated to my Dad. 

Woman Named Love ... dedicated to the woman who taught me how to truly love. 

Papa my Native Guide and Spiritual Father ... dedicated to the Man who gave me my native name, taught me much of the Native Spiritual path I am walking -- and the rest is in my heart and under my wings. 

All Animals Go To Heaven ... dedicated to the unconditional loving pets that have been a part of my life. Where would we be without the love of our pets? 

Woman of Creative Humor and Strength ... dedicated to my "Aunt Mom". Despite, muscular dystrophy and other physical complications, her spirit and mind stayed strong and free. She taught me the importance of creativity and using the mind at all times. Here, you will find the "infamous" Hippo story...brand new and out on the press for the first time...written many moons ago by "yours truly". 

Teen Angel .... Written by my dear friend Barbara a.k.a. Babs....in loving honor of her beautiful teen daughter who committed suicide. The incidence of teen suicide is very high. This article touches my heart and makes me think of those who I knew and love and who also committed suicide.I love and honor them by name: Lester, Scott, Jared, and to all teens everywhere. 

Tennessee_Legend .... Tennessee Legend....This is a slice of fun....regarding two "old timers" from Tennessee...and is dedicated to these Smoky Mountain legends:Baldy, Archie and also Momma Dot and their families...Their families treated me like "kinfolk"...and I learned a lot from these "backwoods" people who were in reality some of the wittiest and humorous people I will ever be privileged to know.

Friends... Better Than Homemade Apple Pie...I wrote this article for a speech class while I was in college. It is dedicated to all my friends who have transitioned to the other side.

Peaceful_Murderous_Night Peaceful Murderous Night... This page is dedicated to Tom. Can there be such a thing as a Peaceful, Murderous Night"? I hope so...My online friend who has walked through similar shoes yo mine wrote this poem for Tom's funeral. Let there be PEACE and let it begin with me.

Murder_of_A_Friend... Murder of A Friend This page is dedicated to Gary. I was 17 years old when I was exposed to murder of a loved one. Gary was 24 and someone I cared a great deal about. This page is about him. It is ironic that this occured about 10 years before Tom's death (see above) and yet there is similarities in the ways they died. Do people ever learn?

Rainbow_ReflectionsRainbow Reflections... The timing of this one came to me as a surprise. I had planned to do this as one of my last pages on this site. This page tells briefly about my own brushes with death and death experience. It is dedicated to all who have had any near death experience. These times change us forever.

In_All_My_Tomorrows...This page is for Mike. I loved Mike like no other....he was and is my love, my best friend and the one I could always turn to in good and very bad times.

Ship_has_left_harborThis page is dedicated to my hospice patients. It also features the song, "The Ship that did not return" and the history of this song. A special thanks to Don, Mama Faye and Linda.

Baby_Brother_Is_In_Heaven.html... This page is dedicated to my baby brother, "Danny". He was four years younger than me. Though I never knew him in a physical way, his spirit has always walked with me. Also dedicated to all people everywhere who have lost a baby and have experienced that pain.

Bluebird_Miracle.html...This page is about a wonderful nature experience that I had in the Ozark Mountains. Dedicated to Cecil, Jamey, Tommy and their families.

Piano_Paradise.html... This page is dedicated to my piano teacher, a wonderful Italian man whose name here on Mother Earth was Dominique. He taught me that no matter how primitive the culture, all people will play music. Dominique's music stayed with him...through a coma...I like to think even to his Piano Paradise.

Happy_Halloween.html...This page is a fun page.....done in honor of Bill and Elsie Sharp and all who "remember" the fun that Halloween once was.

freestuff.html...This is my "latest" page....You will find free offers of various interests. To begin with, there are free "helps" for your webpages as in an offer to upload free wallpapers for your website pages.....Come on over and take a look!

Yuttuqurpatrratne.html...a.k.a. "THE BIG DEATH": Written for the Native people in Alaska. The Alaskan native was the only native who was "survived" the Western arrival without being uprooted. Did you know that it is estimated that 50% of the Native population in Alaska died during the "Great Death". It isn't the fact that new people came....new people were always welcomed and still are....Rather, it is HOW they came. I nursed there during my travel nursing for almost a year. With fond memories of yesterday, this is dedicated to all the "Heart" people of Alaska.

Tribute_To_Angels_Of_Compassion.html...Many times I have stood by the bedside of dying individuals and been witness to angels. Angels are truly EVERYWHERE and come in many forms! The Native people are ever mindful of the Red/Blue Path and how the "Spirits" influence the "Physical Ones of the Now Time". I am greatly honored to belong to this Angelic webring. Please come over and take a look. Maybe you would like to join this special Webring also. Blessings to all.

Tribute_To_Our_Veterans.html....This is a Special Tribute to Our Veterans that the Angels of Compassion including myself made as a Special Event in honor of all Veterans everywhere. There are several pages to this beautiful Tribute! One of my favorites! Please don't miss it! I invite all to come to Angels of Compassion and see our newsletter. For all our Veterans and those interested in the military, it has a military section and can be found at: www.angelsofcompassion.com Please consider joining Angels of Compassion they are such a wonderful group of Angels! Much love to ALL!

El_Matador_Cafe.html...Betty and Booty Reyes were the owners of the El Matador Cafe. Betty told me once, "My children know El Matador is home......you are one of my children...." I was blessed, for a while, to be a part of the Feastas that were such a wondrous time of celebration in this family's life. Without Betty and Booty, the "roots" my life has held fast to despite the storms, would have never ran quite as deep. This is dedicated, naturally to them. Come along to a great little "Mexican restaurant" and enjoy this slice of my life.

We_Remember_911.htmlMost everyone who put a webpage on about 911 did so immediately after this tragedy. Sometimes I don't get pages put on immediately but as I am moved to do so, these pages are put on with a higher sense of timing than my own. We will never forget the Victims of the 911 tragedy. This page is in Honor of all our American Citizens whose lives were touched by this tragedy.

We_Remember_Our_Veterans.html...Our American Veteran.....We owe a great debt to our American Veteran. In my personal life, my Father was a World War I Veteran; Mike was injured during service for the Marines; and at present, I am employed by a Veteran's Hospital. The more I get to know these Veterans the more they touch my life. This poem is ONE for them with my deep sense of ongoing gratitude.

Black_Wolf.htmlMany years ago, I had a sleeping dream and in this dream, I was laying with Black Wolf puppies. The Mother of the Wolf puppies "accepted" my presence. Later, I was privileged to get to know Sharon Kraft whose Native name was Black Wolf. When she left Mother Earth, it was a very sad time. She had truly become a "Sister" to me. There is a closeness that can not divide us. Sadly, on this "Red Path", there was no Memorial held for her. RB_Path "relatives" who are part of RB_Path@yahoogroups.com of which I am moderator, put together a beautiful Memorial for her. Finally, I am able to honor her, our Sister Sandy and our Brother Don and all those who love Black Wolf. This page loads very slowly....It is a good Memorial because it gives you opportunity to come in and prepare....Begin by a "quiet" reflection of Soul and Spirit. Take a few deep breaths and really focus on this beautiful Spirit known by those who love her as "Black Wolf". Whether you knew Black Wolf or not, the words here given by so many who care, will touch you deeply. AHO!

My_Childhood_Mother.htmlMy natural Mother died December 15, 2003. In some ways, she had left my life much earlier due to her disease of Schizophrenia. Often, mental diseases are kept in the "closet" but they are just as "real" and at times, more devastating than other diseases. The individual who was my Mother, gave me determination to be strong, despite her "disability". Though I often feel that the individual was "stolen" from me, I am grateful for all she gave. I dedicate this to the Great Woman that she was and to all victims of mental disease everywhere.

Women_of_Ancient_Heart.html
This online Webring cast its spell on me by the first person who signed my guestbook here. The name is enchanting to my Native Spirit. I have been fully satisfied and then some by my online home of WONDERFUL Angels at AOC. Still, the name of this group enchanted me. It is a "reaching beyond reaching." A new group with an Ancient Name that I hope to help bring honor to.

NEW PAGES COMING SOON

Not necessarily in this order but coming soon:

Mike and Me....This page is planned to tell Mike's story of life. It was cut to short by an accidental shooting. As difficult as it is to remember, alcohol played a part in his death. Alcoholism robs us of some people who are treasured by us for all time. I will always love my precious Mike. This page will be dedicated for all best friends and lovers who have had to say goodbye to someone so very precious due to a tramatic occurance....and possibly a look at the disease of alcoholism.

The Innocent Angels...dedicated to anyone who has ever suffered the loss of a beloved offspring, be it an Infant as in SIDS or child death such as Muscular Dystrophy....or even a child who was lost due to adoption necessities. These budding flowers of hope are with us only briefly but we carry their memories forever more.

"Climbing The Mountain"...This is about Barb who was lovingly also known as "Babs" in our online group of Zone Bridge Playing Friends. She wrote the poem that is found on, "Teen Angel" on this site. Barb died on May 25, 2003 of cancer.(my natural Mother's Birthday). On this page, I will share how vital Barb was to my life....and what she taught me about "climbing the mountain". Now, she waits at the "top of the mountain" for those who knew and loved her...As a mutual friend of ours reminded me, "She is in no hurry for us to get there...she wants us to live our lives fully." Barb lived life with zest and vitality. There are some things cancer cannot take from us. This page will be devoted also to all those who have lost a loved one to cancer and all cancer victims.

The Silent Killer..This page will be dedicated to my Father's side of the family. These include the "Wrays"...my beloved Cousin Ernest who was so much closer to me than our blood connection indicates. He was my beloved friend and much, much more. This page will also be dedicated to his Mother, who is my Aunt Alice and is the first person I have "active" memories of. She died when I was four. My Uncle Dave who was my Aunt Alice's husband who had the longest white beard and the softest white hair...a gentle soul who lived to be almost 100 years old. Also, my Aunt Martha who treated me more like a Granddaughter and let me get away with things like "eating green apples" as long as I didn't get a stomach ache. My Father's children by his first marriage, Ruth who taught me some instrumental lessons about love and forgiveness that helped me through all of life and Dewey who was kind to me even when his own life was difficult. Many of these relatives I lost due to heart conditions. For this reason, I will explore related cardiac killers such as high blood pressure.

Doug and the Tragedy of Terminal Death...This page is dedicated to Doug who was/is my "nephew" died when he was in his 20s leaving behind two young children. This page explores when we have to say "Goodbye" before we are ready to and ways to help us face "The Eye of the Storm" during such a stricken time.

What Cancer Cannot Do. This page will be dedicated to my Natural Mother's side of the family. Cancer is a devastating disease but there are some things it cannot do. In Mom's family, the word cancer brings looks of horror on so many faces....so many of her relatives have succombed to this deadly foe.

My Beloved Hospice Patients: I have completed two pages for my hospice patients and there is more in progress now.

Death of a Friendship...dedicated to all victims everywhere...may they rise above the injustice done to them

The Cherokee Trail.....many deaths occured on the Cherokee Trail. It is estimated more so than at any other time of relocation of the Native American.

Various Native American subjects that are related to my heart on this subject matter.

Related Reflections, Insights and special thoughts for those who are facing death of their own or someone they love.

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UPDATE

Partially due to request and partially due to the fact that the "time is right" I am going to change this website into a TWO PART website. I am going to rename my website "JOURNEYS OF LIFE".

The first part will be under construction for a while. It is going to be entitled, "Present Day Journeys" and it will be about my "present" day life. This will include pictures of some of the trips I have made recently.....and updates on my life in general.

The second part will be the part that you know now as the Eye of the Storm......with all the pages that I have now completed plus the ones I have talked about doing. So stay tuned and watch for these new developments! *******************************************************

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