The Whole World

On May 7^th we spent the night in the community of Northway, AK.  We were able to share in beautiful song and dance.  Children, ranging from 3 to 17, knew the songs and dances of their community by heart.  For them, this was a feat because many of their community members leave the area to find work.  Knowing this, we took the gift directly into our hearts. 

That evening was followed by a more amazing day.  Greeted by snow and wind, we began to run with a few children.  Watching the kids kept the cold away.  One child in particular, Connor, was more than enthusiastic about the run.  He wanted to know the history, significance, and weight of each staff.  When any runner spoke to him or answered a question, he listened with the utmost attention and interest –truly an example.  Soon after he was asked to carry the Eagle Staff (the one that guides all prayers).  During this time in which we were all one body running, I asked him “Connor, what do you want to pray for?”  His answer: “The whole world.”