THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF THIRTEEN INDIGENOUS GRANDMOTHERS

"Beloved Grandmothers, as you have emerged, the voices of the Nations cry out to hear you; to share your grace and see your beauty. We give thanks to each of you for your courage, love and devotion to self and one another."

I had the honor and privilege to meet these beautiful, strong, and committed women in Sedona, AZ at an open meeting orchestrated by Ringing Rocks Foundation in 2008. As I spoke to a few of the Grandmothers, I felt a sense of oneness from each heart and the willingness these woman had to hear each attendant. Neither rushed nor hurried, their interactions amongst each of us was met with gratitude and heart-felt blessings.

The prophecies of their coming together is now upon us and we give thanks and extend blessings for their continued safe passage wherever they should be.

SNOVALE CREW EMERGES

My blog site is for all and I hope to showcase/expose you to some very unique people; places, and events as I can.

Here is a gal, Val Dockter, with a vision whom I met last year. Val has raised, (and is now training), this most wonderful sled dog team solely by herself on a meager income and works her "CREW" whenever possible with other mushers. (It is said you can hear her laughing daily while out and about on her make-shift sled during the off season.)

Her vision is to create a snow dog team that will be able to supply foods and other goods of comfort to people in remote areas who become snowbound in the winter months. Also to expose young and old persons to this fine art of man and his/her faithful companions in a symbiotic relationship. To work with children (some perhaps with special needs), to create a sense of responsibility and pride while cultivating their dreams and aspire to all they can be with hands-on training or guidance utilizing her "Beloved Crew" when and as possible.

To cultivate a sense of commUNITY (common unity) within the communities where she shows, races, and orchestrate these teachings.

This gal Val has a dream; a vision; a quest, and by gollie she's making it happen! I, for one, stand up and applaud this most courageous woman. GO GET'EM VAL......

P.S. and to the wonderful man who has supplied her with the furs to wear and keep others warm while in the sled, we are truly humbled and send our deepest heart-felt blessings. AHO