Went and sang at uncle Pete Strongs wake service. Always great to be around Johnny Smith and that ol blue drum and the rest of the fellas. I looked around and started to wonder about some of the people in the room. If they ever realized their full potential. Or if they just settled for the situation or circumstances they were born into. I know I have for a long time. I started to think about all the talent and ability in that room that we may never see. And how powerful our people are and how even more powerful we would be if we all had the belief, things can and and are supposed to be better for us all. I drove by where I used to live in Redby and almost got choked up. I also had the overwhelming urge to go see my mom. Its a good thing I did because she said she had been thinking about me all day. And it just so happened she was hungry so I made her something to eat. I also had the urge to go wake up my sister and the babies cause I love them so much. But my sister works hard and has to get up early. So I fought the urge lol. I look back and see a time when I didnt value my family so much. Always preoccupied with drinking or too hungover. Im grateful and have no regrets but do wish I would have utilized my talents and put my family first at a younger age. But its ok cause I am doing it now. Idk why Im sharing all this. I just know we are capable and deserving of so much more as Anishinabe. Its not all bad but thats not a reason to be satisfied with how it is and not want more out of life for ourselves our families and our people. Thanks for your time.
Posted on: Mon, 28 Apr 2014 04:03:40 +0000
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