Michael Dufrane and I had talked over the phone and I invited him to the Sweat Lodge. He showed up at the appointed time with his friend Christopher. We talked for a time about his project and then I showed him how our project can support his. He was very amenable to working together, and we will see how things unfold.

On to the sweat. I was standing waiting for the fire to warm me up as the grandfather rocks heated themselves to the temperature that enabled them to share with us the insights of a lifetime. While standing there, Cindy mentioned she had seen my article in the Gabriola Sounder. I was blown away. I was under the impression that my article was not going to be in the paper till the next edition. Needless to say I was thrilled and even more so when White Cloud expressed his approval. The sweat this week was very intense, and as I was still recovering my health. Frankly I almost passed out as I left the sweat after four intense rounds. A wonderful feast was had by all and White Cloud invited me to come to visit with his community up in Royston the next Friday. They have a Head start program. Planning the next week - Vancouver for a couple of days maybe Tuesday Wednesday and Friday in Royston. Boy am I busy!