Ode'min Giiziskwe

So much change since my last post! After a decade in the Pacific NW, we as a family decided to move back east and be closer to Cory ' s family. I didn't have grandparents growing up but Cory did, and I think it makes a huge difference in a child's life when they have great grandparents. So back to New England. Crazy, I know. I'm getting the chance to be a stay at home mom for a little while and decide if I want to continue social work, or go back to school, or focus on working with native community. Right now I'm just greatful for the ten years in Oregon. Good, bad, ugly, beautiful. I grew as a woman, realized how strong I am, and how to remain strong when others are ugly and hurtful. I've learned how to give unconditionally, how to share my heart, and how to be unabashedly honest about what kind of people I want to share myself with. Most importantly, I learned how to love myself and respect others. I'm a mom to two beautiful human beings, married my best friend, was able to attend many sacred ceremony, and given my Anishinaabe name. I will do my best to honor this name by continuing to help others and to love completely. Chi Miigwech Oregon. You gifted me in the best way possible.