Dear E, Thank you for the gifts. I couldn't think of a better way to start my Thanksgiving holiday Bart > [Original Message] > From: Edith Love <[log in to unmask]> > To: <[log in to unmask]> > Date: 11/27/2003 1:18:01 AM > Subject: THIS HOLIDAY SEASON > > To Everyone; for All of Us, > > For this holiday season, I send the following Native American Symbols. > To them I add personal thoughts and comments.. > > I send a HANDPRINT, the symbol of a human's life, achievements > and legacy, the creative spirit and channeled energy. > Whether we be patient or caregiver, let us never forget who we are > and how much we have accomplished in this lifetime. > > I send a MEDICINE BAG that we might fill with the many forms > of current and proposed medical research-that one or some > will soon find its/their way to each one of us for a cure. > > I send a BUFFALO, known for its abundance, survival needs, > good fortune and healing. May we all take what we need; then > turn to share with those less fortunate. > > I send a DEER for its gentleness, compassion and kindness. May > we take the time to truly care for others and to treat them as > they should be treated. Our bodies struggle in the wind. > Cannot our goodness toward others come from our hearts? > > In conclusion, I send an EAGLE, spirit connection to higher realms > and courage. Whatever our beliefs, may our spirits connect to > others with love, forgiveness and understanding. May we have > the courage to face each day with hope and caring. May we > all find PEACE not just among us but within our WORLD. > > May we all walk with rainbows. > E > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn