I read the book, Bless Me, Ultima, by Rudolfo Anaya, while living in Seattle, long before even thinking about coming to the southwest, years before making New Mexico my home. Now I understand it is a part of the curriculum of the New Mexico state school system. It is another book I recommend if you want to get an idea of the culture in these tiny Spanish Land Grant villages of New Mexico. I offer this short but beautiful quote:
“I bless you in the name of all that is good and strong and beautiful. Always have the strength to live. Love life, and if despair enters your heart, look for me in the evenings when the wind is gentle and the owls sing in the hills, I shall be with you.”
It is the time of night, the twilight, here on this land, that, no matter my challenges, always, always calls me and offers peace.
Love to you all,
Jeane
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ohhhhh, so lovely:)
Thank you for sharing that quote.
It comforts me to know that my Fathers spirit will endure with ME and his life is the lessons that he taught to me. His example will serve me now in nuances and stark recollection of truths now that he is no longer on the earth.
Peace be with us all as one.
Grace
And he will be with you in the evenings when the wind is gentle and the owls sing in the hills… with you, of you, always.
i’m athiest and so is florence GO SCIENCE!!!!!!! whoooo ya!!!!
Thanks sweet heart:)
Dad is happy and in the light…I am overjoyed for him:) As when a loved one goes on a glorious adventure they have wished for all their lives…
A jubilant daughter,
Grace
I am happy and grateful for you both.