These words came after Wilma Mankiller's passing, but they also apply to the passing of other loved ones.

We are all better because of her extraordinary presence.
With her passing, we all must work even harder in trying to fill the immense void.
We are, indeed, fortunate, to now have her as one of our spirit guides.
May our tears wash away our sadness so we may see to follow her path of righteousness.

Gwen Shunatona
Prairie Band Potawatomi
Pawnee, OK

[Note: Prairie Band Potowatomi originally came from southern Michigan and northern Illinois. They were sent to Kansas and Oklahoma during the infamous Removal era of the 1830s.]