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Crow Woman
Knows what it's all about
Member # 157

posted March 28, 2003 10:17 AM

With the anniversary of his crossing coming up 4/4/1, I just thought I would introduce you to my Father and take a break a little from hunting and debates and disputes. Hope you enjoy.

With My Eyes That You Now Have

With my eyes that you now have, I have seen many facets of the world. I have seen myself pull out record breaking trout out of small, cool, tree covered streams where the warm rays of sun dance through the branches as hawk circles above. I have watched turkeys leave their roosts in the early morning sky as they gently glide to the farmer's fields looking for their first feed of the day. I've shared while camoflauged in the sight of seeing the Doe gently nudge and teach her fawn into staying close by her side as she teaches the little one what to look for and eat. I have watched bear with her three cubs playing a game of leapfrog all the way across the damp swamp stopping here and there for a gentle tackle and roll as they play there way to their den.

I remember seeing the blue grasses of Kentucky swaying in the gentle breeze as I made a trip to the Grand Ole Opry and sketching a permanent memory in my mind to keep for life. I remember making the trip to Seattle Washington to see the Space Needle thinking how small everything is getting the higher we climb to the top. I remember walking aboard the huge C-17's that my one son use to navigate while serving his country for the Air Force wondering how this huge piece of metal could ever go airborn.

I have watched this beautiful woman become my wife, then Mother, then Grandmother as her gentle nurturing still shines through to this day. I have seen my children grow and go off on their own as they become parents themselves bringing along some of our teachings to pass down. I was even fortunate to watch my Great Granddaughter see me with her eyes and smile back at me while I made funny faces to her.

I have seen death but I have also witnessed life with each accident scene I was called to as we rescued people from burning buildings or crushed vehicles. I have watched the miraculous efforts of life flight as they take off or land bringing in yet another person in hopes of another chance at living. I remember the expressions of troubled teens as the many police officers introduced them to the reality of Dare and Scared Straight programs and relished in seeing the ones that turned their life around because of the officers hard work and effort.

I have seen the sun set and rise every day of my life as God paints beautiful colors on that enormous canvas we call sky. I have watched tree's change from first brown budded tips to lush greens then bright oranges, yellows and gold going back to bare stems as the many seasons of the year pass through. I have seen storms forming off in the distance and watched as they gained strength passing overhead and wondering just how tall those clouds were with the massive thunderheads. I have gazed to the night sky countless times in awe of their ability to sparkle counting the endless shooting stars that streamed before me making a wish on everyone keeping it secret to my heart only.

With these very eyes that you now have, I have seen Life. I have seen Love. I have seen the world. With my gift that has been handed to you, what do you see now?

Be a Donor, won't you please? Do it for Love. Do it for Life. Do it for someone to have a second chance at the world. That was my Father's wish as respected by our family. I can't help but smile everytime I think about it. Because of Sammie, someone out there has hope. Because of him, someone out there is having a chance at seeing their world.

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Sheri L Baity

Lord, Please give me peace, because if you give me strength, I might beat someone to death!

Posts: 720 | From: Covington | Registered: Mar 2003 | IP: Logged

Krustyklimber
prefers the bunny hugger pronunciation: ky o tee
Member # 72

posted March 28, 2003 12:08 PM

Crow woman,

Thank you!

Have I told you that I love you lately?

You are the bright light that shines on predator hunting, and a credit to your great father... I now wish very much, that I had known him.

His legacy goes on, well represented by you, and Raven, and next onto the little Black Bird.

God has truley smiled upon your family, and that smile is appearant on your face.

You are an incredible woman!

Jeff

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Think about how stupid the average person is, then realize that half of them are stupider than that!

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20t-n-t
Knows what it's all about
Member # 46

posted March 28, 2003 02:23 PM

What a refreshing dose of reality, I could see the bear sow and cubs playing and smell the fall winds.
What a wonderful tribute to your Father. Your words truly shine.

Slydog

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Teach a kid to hunt and fish and feed them for a lifetime......

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Crow Woman
Knows what it's all about
Member # 157

posted March 28, 2003 03:30 PM

The thanks be to you Jeff for taking a moment to read my words. The legacy indeed will go on within Raven and Little BlackBird.

and to you Slydog, your private email brought tears reading your kind words. Thank You also.

If I do shine, it is because of the things that I have learned from my father.

One thing while dealing with his crossing, I was told, brought so much sense and a kind of peace. My friend told me, "You are your father's daughter. You carry so many of your father's characterics within your everyday living. You carry alot of his beliefs. So in reality, you are your father. So therefor, he still lives but within you." That helped me get through so much. And I do hope that it will carry on through generations to come. Ahhh... I'm getting all sappy again... I'm flying back to my perch to set a spell... [Wink]

Thank You Both, Again!

Crow Woman

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Sheri L Baity

Lord, Please give me peace, because if you give me strength, I might beat someone to death!

Posts: 720 | From: Covington | Registered: Mar 2003 | IP: Logged

Lil'dawg
Knows what it's all about
Member # 165

posted April 02, 2003 11:08 PM