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September 10, 2010 Rev. Thomas “Dancing Feather” Ebbing

Today I was thinking about my ancestors, the Native American people of a time long ago, but certainly not forgotten. Not by this kid – not by a long shot, saying a prayer and thanking The Creator when pulling up a carrot from the garden.

I think of the many different Christian churches that I have visited and the time of my studies to become a minister.

I keep going back in thought to my Iroquois relatives. They always showed so much love and respect for Mother Earth and for all of God’s creation. They took from the earth only what they would need and use. They always gave thanks – always.

I love being a minister and sharing the love and teachings of The Way Shower. He loved my ancestors and they loved Him. I will always give thanks and ask that He bless us all.

When you pull a carrot from the garden, our Mother Earth. Thank God!

With love and respect

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Rev. Thomas “Dancing Feather” Ebbing

He was born & raised in Ft. Wayne is of Mohawk Indian ancestry. Dancing Feather is an ordained Christian minister & he have been a teacher of the Native American Medicine Wheel for over 20 years. He writes the "Smoke on the Wind" column in the newspaper.

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