Your Help is needed on Pine Ridge Reservation

I am not sure who knows about the dire needs of the people on the reservation in South and North Dakota. They had a severe snow and ice storm weeks ago. Please if you can assist, please do so and also spread the word.

Below are addresses where you can mail donations to each communitiesemergency relief fund.

Pine Ridge Emergency Relief
PO Box 2070
Pine Ridge, SD 57770

Cheyenne River Sioux/Emergency Relief
PO Box 590
Eagle Butte, SD 57625

Rosebud Relief
11 Legion Avenue
Rosebud, SD 57570

Crow Creek Relief
PO Box 50
Fort Thompson, SD 57339

Hundreds upon thousands practically are freezing to death on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

You may have heard the Dakotas had terrible ice storms this past weekend. The ice has brought down over 2,000-3,000 utility poles down on the Cheyenne River Sioux Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Electricity has been out for five days.

Crews are working feverishly, but it may be out for up to 30 days in some areas. With no electricity, no heat, no running water, and a wind chill below zero the situation is growing more difficult.

Please help!!!!!!!!

Walk in harmony,

Melinda

Creator protect our Troops

I worked for the Gila County Sheriff's Office in Payson AZ as a 911 dispatcher. I worked with alot of good people. They are considered to be part of my family. Now as I say this one person comes to mind: Rodney Cronk. He is a deputy for Gila County in Payson and he is in currently serving in the National Guard as a Platoon Sergeant and is stationed in Kuwait/Iraq.

Photos: Rodney in Kuwait/Iraq training for 50 Mile Race

Rodney is a dear friend and I wanted him, along with the other troops, to know that I deeply appreciate everything they are doing to protect us. It is truly appreciated.

Here is a poem I wrote for all the troops:

Title: Protect Our Soldiers

Great Spirit
Our soldiers leave one by one

Hearts broken
Hurt done

They show courage
They show faith

The ultimate sacrifice
That they face

The war continues
It never ends

The tragedy of losing a friend
Mothers torn all apart
A fathers grief from the heart

Great Spirit above
Protect our soldiers
From the blasts

Return our soldiers
So, our hearts will last

I hope that everybody will take the time to say "thank you" to our troops and let them know we think about them all the time

Thanks Rodney, you are a dear friend, and this post is for you and all the troops!

Walk in harmony,

Melinda

Native Hoop Radio

I am going to be a guest on Native Hoop this Saturday, January 9th, 2010

Here is the link:


http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nativehoopproduction/2010/01/10/voices-of-the-hoop-on-the-phone-with-melinda-elmoresandcreekmassacrenet


If you would like to call in here is the number: (347) 857-4597

I hope you listen in

Walk in harmony,

Melinda

My friend and fellow author, Cheryl St. John

It has been a great joy to become friends with one of my favorite fellow authors. Anytime that I have had a problem or just needed somebody to talk to, Cheryl was there to listen and lend a helping hand. She is one of the sweetest people I have ever known.

I have read most of her books and loved them all. One of my favorites was 'Badlands Bride" Her latest release, Her Colorado Man, I do not have but I am searching for it and hope to have it soon.

Cheryl, this is to you my friend, I know the Great Spirit walks with you every day. You are one of my dearest friends. I hope in the future we will come even more closer and maybe become critique partners.

Thanks Cheryl for your guidance and wisdom.
You can visit Cheryl at her website or blog:
http://www.cherylstjohn.net
http://www.cherylstjohn.blogspot.com

Walk in harmony,
Melinda