Comments on: In Memory of Maisie Schenandoah http://www.oneidasfordemocracy.org/main/updates/in-memory-of-maisie-schenandoah/ Ka?tshatst^'sla - The Strength of Belief and Vision as a People Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:17:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Liz Bewsee http://www.oneidasfordemocracy.org/main/updates/in-memory-of-maisie-schenandoah/comment-page-1/#comment-47 Liz Bewsee Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:41:43 +0000 http://www.oneidasfordemocracy.org/main/?p=52#comment-47 My Husband and I were able to make it Oneida for Maisie's service. > It was a beautiful gathering. All her children and family were attending. > The Long House was filled to over flowing. People of every kind where there. Most of the service was spoken in Oneida with some English translation. The story of the creator, where death and clans came from. A reminder not to be afraid and encouragement to go on even thou Maisie was gone. As well as the story of Maisie's life. These were the parts in English. Joanne, Diane and Leah sang one of Joannes songs accompanied by several other musicians. > It started gently snowing while we were in the Long House. After service we drove to the cemetery on the hilll over looking the Territory, we had to walk the last 100 ft. or so. As the snow continued falling heavier Maisie was laid to rest. We returned to the community house on the territory for food, unity and more song. > Peace, gentleness and love permeated the entire day. The spirits of Maisie and all the ancesters could be felt. It was a joyous and sad day for all who attended. > > O:neh > > Liz My Husband and I were able to make it Oneida for Maisie’s service.
> It was a beautiful gathering. All her children and family were attending.
> The Long House was filled to over flowing. People of every kind where there. Most of the service was spoken in Oneida with some English translation. The story of the creator, where death and clans came from. A reminder not to be afraid and encouragement to go on even thou Maisie was gone. As well as the story of Maisie’s life. These were the parts in English. Joanne, Diane and Leah sang one of Joannes songs accompanied by several other musicians.
> It started gently snowing while we were in the Long House. After service we drove to the cemetery on the hilll over looking the Territory, we had to walk the last 100 ft. or so. As the snow continued falling heavier Maisie was laid to rest. We returned to the community house on the territory for food, unity and more song.
> Peace, gentleness and love permeated the entire day. The spirits of Maisie and all the ancesters could be felt. It was a joyous and sad day for all who attended.
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> O:neh
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> Liz

]]> By: Ghost Dancer (WaziNagi) http://www.oneidasfordemocracy.org/main/updates/in-memory-of-maisie-schenandoah/comment-page-1/#comment-46 Ghost Dancer (WaziNagi) Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:58:14 +0000 http://www.oneidasfordemocracy.org/main/?p=52#comment-46 The dignity, grace, beauty and strength of Wolf Clan Mother Maisie Shenandoah will live on. She taught her children, grandchildren, great grands and many, many others, not only by word, but by action. The lessons she taught will be carried forward through and to the forethcoming generations. We have all been blessed by her presence in our lives and on Mother Earth. She will not be forgotten. I wish the entire Shenandoah family, friends, Oneida Nation peace and gentle healing during this time and the coming days. The dignity, grace, beauty and strength of Wolf Clan Mother Maisie Shenandoah will live on. She taught her children, grandchildren, great grands and many, many others, not only by word, but by action. The lessons she taught will be carried forward through and to the forethcoming generations.

We have all been blessed by her presence in our lives and on Mother Earth. She will not be forgotten.

I wish the entire Shenandoah family, friends, Oneida Nation peace and gentle healing during this time and the coming days.

]]> By: Kathie Buchanan http://www.oneidasfordemocracy.org/main/updates/in-memory-of-maisie-schenandoah/comment-page-1/#comment-45 Kathie Buchanan Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:33:31 +0000 http://www.oneidasfordemocracy.org/main/?p=52#comment-45 Prayers for her journey and her family. Prayers for her journey and her family.

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