I wish you love from the moment you are
conceived;
healthy nourishment and calm parents,
preparing for your arrival into their world.
May your birth experience be peaceful,
at home,
a water birth with loved ones to receive you
into their awaiting arms.
I hope you are surrounded by loving, caring people
who appreciate every step of your growth,
who celebrate your every accomplishment
no matter how trivial.
That they lovingly teach you right from wrong,
and to respect all of creation.
I pray that you will never be abused on any level.
And that you will receive positive encouragement
for all your endeavors.
May you spend time in nature,
connecting with the energies of the Land.
I hope you find your path in life
and feel comfortable having a relationship
with the Creator of all things,
that you see Creator as loving and accepting.
Have strength,
inner strength which you will receive
from your positive surroundings.
Learn to respect by witnessing others being respectful
to each other and all Creation.
Because you will learn kindness
from those around you,
always be kind,
especially to those less fortunate
than yourself.
Patricia Wade, Ahtna
storyteller, attended Rural Human Services classes 2008-2010. During
the final week students were asked to write a letter to a child.
This is her hope for all children.
