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Grand Mothers Love

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The following
story is on the back )
In a loving world a child is enfolded
&
nurtured by its mother
&
she by hers. “Grand Mothers’ Love” is a tribute to the
“grandness” of love that keeps us safe
&
gives us a sense of place, a connection with our ancestors
&
hope for the future of our children. Many Native American
cultures are matrilineal
& all have
a great respect for Mother Earth, the giver of all life.
Grandmother
symbolizes the strength
&
will to survive, the need to build a future that is secure.
Grand Mother,
Mother and
Child
are connected, symbolizing
the
importance of life, love
&
continuity.
Where would we be without Mother Earth?
Where would we be without our mothers?
Where would we go without our children?
Indeed, a
Mother’s
Love is the grandest
thing of all.
Carl J. Bandy |
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(The
following story is on the back)
Life is a gift, a road to travel,
with lessons on the way.
How we learn and grow defines us as individuals.
If we live a life with compassion & Love for others,
we can’t help but make the world a better place.
If we contribute to that end,
our life’s Circle will be one of Honor.
Our challenge in this Earth Walk
is to affect the Circles of other lives
so that they, too, walk in Beauty and Harmony.
Our bodies emerge from our Mothers
and return to Mother Earth.
Our spirits live on by what we do.
The lives of all are blessed by the spirits
of those who have
traveled this world with Love.
Carl J. Bandy |
Circle of Life

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The Journey

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(The following
story is on the back )
Reaching out from
the center of ourselves,
we embark on a new journey
every day,
filled with the unknown adventure
that awaits our discovery.
We will change as a result–
whether for the better
is up to each of us to decide.
We won’t know
unless we
go...
Carl J. Bandy |
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(The following story is on the back )
Call it wishful thinking,
creative visualization,
or reaching out to the Creator,
prayer can be a powerful thing-
It can, with the conviction of intent
change governments , save lives,
give hope where there is none
and yes, even create miracles.
Let us pray with Love in our hearts,
so that Love can be wrapped around
the answer we get...
Carl J. Bandy
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The Power of Prayer

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Journey of the People

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The following
story is on the back )
We, the Peoples of the Earth all began
as gatherers of Mother Earth’s bounty
&
stewards of her resources.
As we detached from her & built the towns & cities, we have
forgotten
that our existence relies on how we
use her gifts.
She hasn’t forgotten and is always there
to teach us that on our Journey as humans, we all harvest
the seeds we sow .
Let us sow that which
nurtures Good and honors the Earth...
Carl J. Bandy
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(The following story is
on the back)
This ancient Arizona
petroglyph symbolizes Life’s maze with its many turns & changes. As
we progress into the pattern, we acquire more knowledge, strength &
understanding. When we turn, we can look back on lessons learned &
wisdom gained. Each of us creates our own beautiful pattern.
Carl J. Bandy
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Man in the Maze

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Two Hearts, One Path Together

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(The following story is
on the back
)
When we hold hands
in love,
we must walk side by side.
One
cannot lead,
the other need not follow.
Let
us respect each other
in our common goal-
to live a life together
in
harmony
&
contentment,
with each caring about
the other’s needs as both
walk life’s path together.
Carl J. Bandy |
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(The
following story is on the back )
We must carry
our priceless children, guiding and protecting them
until they can
walk in beauty,
taking with
them the gifts
we gave them.
They should not
have to carry
burdens of fear
and hate -
only precious
bundles
of love and
hope.
Carl J. Bandy |
Precious Bundle

$16
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No Greater Joy

$16
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The following
story is on the back )
The first coo after birth.
The first smile.
The first tooth,
The first word.
The first “I love you”.
All the firsts we
are blessed to experience
(even the trying ones) should
be
part of our gift to
the world-
a child born of love
and given love.
There can
be no greater joy
than this.
Carl J. Bandy
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The following
story is on the back )
Through our
tribulations
we’ve been
there for each other,
shoulders to
cry on, rocks to lean on.
Through our
celebrations
we’ve rejoiced
for each other
and cheered
each other on.
I am so blessed
you’re in my life
and so very
proud
to call you my
friend.
Carl J. Bandy
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Best Friends
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