Perhaps there have always been healers and seers among the People, but one in particular is still talked about today. All the People could see she was a very special child from the moment she was born. To this day her mother says that when she was born, Holds the Fire sang instead of cried.
No one understood the language, and some said it was an ancient one from when the People were first created from the Earth.
When she was 3, Holds the Fire ran to the injured Songbird, when she was attacked by a bear. At first, Holds the Fire was pushed away, but she snuck through the crowd and touched Songbird. Everything changed from that moment. Holds the Fire’s beautiful brown skin changed to red and then orange, glowing as if embers from a holy fire.
It was in her hands. Healing was in the hands of Holds the Fire. Songbird, who had been screaming in agony and fear, immediately calmed down. Healing washed over her as waves from the sacred lake. And Holds the Fire spoke in that ancient language again, the language no one could understand.
When she was older there was much work to be done. Rattlesnake bites, war wounds and emotional trauma took their toll. And no man was brave enough to ask her to marry. Maybe she didn’t want that type of life anyway.
To this day though…..all the People know….. she is their Mother.
Writing Copyright © 2021 rivers renewed, image public domain c.1900
Note: I’m bringing an early Christmas present today! This is brand new. Merry Christmas!
❤ Great post Nico! I just loved it!
Thank you Nadine so much! Peace and beautiful blessings to you.
Wow, this is so beautiful and moving, Nico.
Thank you Jeff for your great comments! Peace my friend and wonderful holiday blessings.
You’re welcome, Nico. Always. Thank you, my friend, and to you.
Thank you for this precious gift.
Thank you Maren for your beautiful comment! What a blessing. Peace and wonderful holiday blessings to you.
Thank you for sharing this story and reminding us of what unconditional love gifts our world. The act of caring and love shared with all is the greatest of all. Love and blessings my friend ❤
Thank you so much for your wonderfully beautiful comments! You’re exactly right. Love is the greatest gift of all. Peace and beautiful holiday blessings to you and yours.
This is so beautiful, Nico. Merry Christmas my friend!
Thank you so much Karla! Merry Christmas! Peace and beautiful blessings to you and your family.
Wow very beautiful
Merry Christmas
God Bless you and your family
Merry Christmas More! May God continue to encourage you and bless you in the coming year. Peace and beautiful holiday blessings.