Quote From: whspreagleHi Amy Jayne
I like that challenge. How can we let Dr Phil know about it??? I was thinking of him at a community meeting with some of my fellow tribal members, most of whom I am related to. And in the back of my mind I could see him standing in front of everyone and hear him saying "what were you thinking?"
Come on Dr. Phil Here is a real challenge!!
I would like to share a joke that was going around out here after a few seasons of the the reality show "Survivor". People out here were saying, "hey, I got the next survivor location: Survivor Indian Style". The plan was to put a group of these people on a reservation like in the middle of the Navajo reservation and let them try to survive on govt commodities and handouts for a while. It was quite a hoot and got many laughs, but of course it was a way to cope with a situation that daily seems to be out of control for many people out here.
Help is needed but not the cold heartless govt help, but something more compassionate, and caring. Although I do not participate in the alcohol or the drugs or other illegal activities, I am concerned that people that I do not know yet are going to be gone too soon. Do you know how long it takes to get to know over 4,000 relatives???
Whispering Eagle
Ok, I know this is totally off subject. But maybe this board could use a little lightening up. I total love what you said about the next survivor location, too funny. In my household we also have a running joke that they should really come to Iowa and try to survive and Iowan winter. But then I guess that wouldn't probably be too much of a ratings booster as they couldn't strut around in their bikini's anymore. I still think it would be a true survivor though, your idea and mine as well. :)
On a different note, I totally agree that compassion can go a long way. I am very proud of the work my sister-in-law is doing, especially because she's going into the grade schools and getting the children tested for eye problems and diseases. She's really put a lot of passion into her work and I think that is why God placed her there. I just pray that you will receive more people with such passion. It truely shows that one person can make a great difference. I think a lot of us should learn that.
I can't imagine how good it must feel to have so many relatives so close. My family is so spread out, wish we could be a little closer together. :)
Amy :)
