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Sweetgrass

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About Me


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Hi,I am Gertie, but mostly being called Here comes trouble by my friends.
I am originally from Sweden but as of 2002, I moved to the US, to the big state of Texas.
It was a big adjustment, with a lot of things.
My older sister, Lillan and I, have our heritage from the Saami Nation, the Native people of Scandinavia and joining part of Russia. In many ways my nation have been going thru alot, just like my native brothers and sisters here on the Turtle Island.

Today, I am grateful that we, in Sweden, learn English, from such early age as 7 y/o at some places in the public school system, even younger in the private schools, with kindergarden. But despite that, it can be a language barrier at times, because I have learned the brittish english and not the american...
Let me give you an example...Here in the US, you order grits for breakfast and you get a porridge served....don't ever do that in the UK, it means womens underwear/bloomers...and having that on a plate infront of you at breakfast is nothing I recommmend.
I am easy going and am a happy person most of the time, especially when I dive into some of my craftwork or homedesign.
But at the same time, I am very shy when I meet new people, and it doesn't matter if it is on the computer or in real life. I get my tongue and fingers stucked with super glue..But when I get to know a person, and feel comfortable around them, there is no stop of my crazyness, but don't that fool you, because I do manage to be serious at times too.
I love being outdoor, but unfortunately that is also a huge difference here comparing to Sweden.
In Sweden we have a very unique "law", which gives you the right to walk or camp for one night anywhere as long as you do not destroy or disturb anything..and also we do not have many dangerous animals..we only have one poisonous snake, and it is not deadly to adults...otherwise I would not be sitting here typing this.
There is so much to write about me..and there ain't space for it all..so ask me if there is anything you want to know.
Ooops almost forgot..if you are thinking about adding me, just to get one more number on your friendslist...don't bother...and don't waist my time, if you are trying to showel your religous beliefs down my throat..I have my own, and am happy with it.


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I'd like to meet:

My Dad, so I could let him know how much I love him and how grateful I am for everything

If you're going to love me, Love me know while I can know,
All the sweet and tender feeling from real affection flow.
Love me know while I am living, do not wait till I am gone,
And then chisel it in marble, warm love words on ice-cold stone.
If you've dear sweet thoughts about me, why not whisper them to me,
Don't you know it would make me happy and as glad as glad can be?
If you wait till I am sleeping never to waken here again,
There will be walls of earth between us and I couldn't hear you then.
If you knew someone who was thirsting for a drop of water sweet,
Would you be so slow to bring it? Would you walk with laggard feet?
There are tender hearts all around us who are thirsting for our love.
Why withhold from them what nature makes them crave all else above?
I won't need your kind caresses when the grass grows over my face,
I won't crave your love or kisses in my last low resting place.
So then, if you love me any, even if it's just for a little bit.
Let me know it now while living, so I can own and cherish it.

But Daddy, don't you see that I never had the chance to tell,
how much I loved you and how you treated me well.
I hope you know in your low resting place,
That in my heart you have put your trace.
You will always be a part of me and my heart,
even tho that we now are apart.
I couldn't imagine how it would be, Without you by my side.
And you never got to see me, As a newly wed bride.
With all the time we spent together, home and far away,
You gave me memories that in my heart will always stay.
You will always be in my thoughts and mind,
Because, "Daddy... you are one of a kind".

You will always be missed
So until we meet again..Rest in peace, Daddy

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Dance with my Father

By Luther Vandross
May his Spirit rest in Peace

Back when I was a child, before life removed all the innocence
My father would lift me high
and dance with my mother and me and then
Spin me around ‘til I fell asleep
Then up the stairs he would carry me
And I knew for sure I was loved
If I could get another chance,
another walk,
another dance with him
I’d play a song that would never, ever end
How I’d love, love, love
To dance with my father again

When I and my mother would disagree
To get my way, I would run from her to him
He’d make me laugh just to comfort me
Then finally make me do just what my mama said
Later that night when I was asleep
He left a dollar under my sheet
Never dreamed that he would be gone from me
If I could steal one final glance,
one final step,
one final dance with him
I’d play a song that would never, ever end
‘Cause I’d love, love, love
To dance with my father again

Sometimes I’d listen outside her door
And I’d hear how my mother cried for him
I pray for her even more than me
I pray for her even more than me

I know I’m praying for much too much
But could you send back the only man she loved
I know you don’t do it usually
But dear Lord she’s dying
To dance with my father again

Every night I fall asleep and this is all I ever dream



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just a thought of the day

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