It has been such a great and emotional experience blogging with all of you. Joe and I will long remember the positive impact that reading Geronimo had on all of you. Before reading this book, most of you had never heard of Geronimo or the Apache. What a blessing that now that you know of Geronimo and our culture that this gained knowledge will truly impact your lives forever. We hope that you will be encouraged to read books about other Native American tribes. It is a rich culture.
We were thrilled to read your comments on the “Code of Ethics”. These Codes are very powerful. How beautiful it would be if we could all live by these codes.
Many of you commented on what a better world this would be if we all respected each other’s beliefs, customs and ways. As you read Geronimo and the Code of Ethics, it is very clear that respect played an important role in the lives of the Apache in Geronimo’s day and still today. This is evident in all Native American cultures.
Joe and I hope that you will consider putting into practice this Code of Ethics into your own lives. This is a wonderful legacy to pass down to your descendents.
A wonderful Native American quote by a Shante Sioux goes like this, "We are truly unique things because we are the descendants of our ancestors and we are the ancestors of our descendents. You are future ancestors and as such, carry a powerful responsibility to your descendents.
Ashley and Sara both had questions regarding our beliefs. We are Christians; believe in one God, and the Holy Trinity. We offer our prayers to Father God/Jesus/Ussen. To us, they are one and the same.
We have a daily calendar that each day offers a different name for God. Some of these names are, God of Your Ancestors, Mighty Warrior, Creator, Spirit. Ussen translates to all of these names. Our God has many names.
Ussen bless you all. May he guide your paths in the direction you have chosen.