The Taotaomona Tales - Destiny Cruz's papa, Bill Paulino

It's October - the time when KUAM brings you stories about the people from our past, the taotaomona. Our first story features Bill Paulino, the grandfather of KUAM's Destiny Cruz.

[@mkay2925]

My mom is Doris cruz Ayuyu…

[@cornyconnie.]

I love Guam, and I love the "locals" as if they are my own family... but I do have some questions about this topic, if anyone might kindly help me to learn, please; ~ when asking the TaoTaomona permission to "use their restroom" (potty in the jungle), are you really "asking"? Or simply showing your respect by acknowledging their presence and politely letting them know your not trying to DISRESPECT them by using "the restroom" right there and then!?! Or are you really asking for their permission!?! And if so, are you also then required to wait for their response, and ultimate permission before you actually enter or effectively use "their restroom"? Do they actually acknowledge you when you speak to them? Do they respond? And if so, in what ways might one expect to receive their response? What if they don't respond? Have they ever told anyone who asked permission, no? (I can imagine that would be an awkward predicament! 😄) And, furthermore, as we are in the subject, I might as well clear up whatever I can now... I know that many people here do, in fact, faithfully practice these ancient practices and traditions, and I think it's wonderful to see such respect passed down from generation to generation. There aren't many people/ places left in the world that continue to instill RESPECT into our children AND actively "practice what they preach" at the same time! 👏 But I must ask... Do those of you who DO ask the spirits here for permission to do certain things or go certain places, or even those who participate in spiritual medicine or "healing", Do you believe in the God of the Holy Bible? Are you born again!?! Do you KNOW Christ Jesus, and have faith that thru His sacrifice, by the grace of God you are saved!?! Have you personally accepted Him as your Lord and savior? Would it be considered idolatry and/or sorcery, to seek permission in the Spirit Realm from anyone other than Christ? And that, ultimately brings me back to the first question I asked... if you are actually asking for permission or simply showing your respect and humility by acknowledging their presence as well as their "dominion" in the areas they reside!!! However, wouldn't you, then, want to also give respect to the ONE who actually created EVERYTHING, (INCLUDING the TaoTaomona and the jungles they reside in), rather than initially and sometimes solely, giving your respect and thanks to the TaoTaomona first, or instead! I truly love to see and hear of the noble respect and appreciation that exists here today for the land, the LORD our God blessed us with!! But I would like to gently remind and encourage you all to not forget about the ONE who made everything possible, and to give Him the glory, honor, praise, and RESPECT He deserves, usually BEFORE you give it to others! 😉 Put God first and watch the rest "fall into place"... Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. ❤ Time is so very short, and if you want to escape the tribulation (that has [only] BEGUN to take place) then, REPENT, for the Kingdom of God is at hand! May the Lord bless all who read this, in Jesus name, Amen. 🙏

[@jasonsantiago9052]

All Im gonna say is there are some areas on Guam where the unrest remains. They will not like your presence wether you show respect or not. A number of things can happen to you. You can get lost and trapped in the jungles even if you scream noone will hear you. You get swollen legs or bruises all over your body. Sleep paralysis and last but not least youll be become so ill and doctors wouldn't know what's wrong with you. Theyll even tell you to see a suruhanu (a witch doctor)

[@cornyconnie.]

@@jasonsantiago9052 I've heard this, and I believe it because I've heard testimonies from reliable sources as well as experienced a cpl of these things myself, like the random bruising with no explanation... That being said, I also believe and have faith in a God that is bigger than all of us and I only go where He guides. I don't abuse His authority and test my limits, as I understand that there are evil spirits all around and it's better to just avoid the battle! God is more powerful but that doesn't give me permission to test those who threaten me or have warned me, I simply do my best to stay clear and keep the peace! 😄 It's better for everyone that way! 😉 God bless you my friend, and thanks for your input! ❤

[@mkay2925]

My mom always told me about how her brother in law got “pinched” real bad when they were young because he was drinking in the woods and being unruly… Edited to add sarcastic quotation marks lol

[@martinacruz9762]

Bunituu na Estoria❤