Navajo Grandma Reservation Life

Navajo Grandma tells a few of her experiences and memories living on the reservation.

[@mumv2089]

Although I’m native, I was put into system at a young age. I stumbled on your channel just yesterday. From 6mo. to age 6yrs. I was mostly raised by my grandfather. So much of what you have said brought him to life again for me. I have yearned my whole life to find my roots. To learn our ways. Thank you. Because now I have found my mentor. Thank you.

[@NavajoGrandma]

What a compliment. You are amazing Mum. Hugs to you always. Navajo Grandma

[@paulbucklebuckle4921]

I'm a Romany Gypsy man who grew up outside his culture eventually I made contact and all I can say is reach out , make contact , tell them your story and your people are waiting for you and miss you .

[@teresajennings9859]

Same here...luckily..blessed?...idk but Creator musta agreed w my grands..for me to be adopted by sda missionaries...who kept in touch w my BLOOD FAM...but ar around 34...I've felt NM...HOME...PUKKING ME...SOMETIMES SI HARD ITS HARD TO BREATH.....I came across you Navajo Grandmother...I am very appreciative of you helping me LEARN. TY. PS-..1864...THE LONG WALK...Grandfather was 6 then....he passed in '79..😥🤣 I do remember bits of his stories....but I need more of .....who I shoulda been??...idk..but I'm taking my daughter's ashes to...her HOME...also... Farmington NM AREA....LA VIDA

[@keely_cn8924]

Grandma dropping the truth bombs today. A lot of people don't realize that the 1860's was like yesterday, and all the trauma from everything that was going down under colonization is still fresh. My great great grandmother was fighting the colonial govt in Mexico in the 1890's as a teenager. This continent will return to the stewardship of her native people sooner rather than later. Thanks for the stories!

[@NavajoGrandma]

Truth is truth. You are right it has not been that long ago, but what we do with our knowledge is of most importance. We need to move upwards and onward together no matter where or who we are. We are not alone and loved. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@jenniferhampton5171]

Many white people relate the most to indigenous ways. I wish for a Native American president. Joy in simplicity and nature.

[@NavajoGrandma]

@@jenniferhampton5171 I myself, however crazy it sounds, have thought of that. I was to run for Navajo Nation President but found so many of my Dine' who needed me in a lawsuit that we won in every court proceeding. My Atty couldn't believe he won because my belief is that there should never be a Navajo Nation President who does not speak Dine' Bizaad (Navajo language). The opposition went crazy and hated me, but it was okay because I pray it remains that our leaders should speak the language and not just English.

[@hilohaianmolinere7168]

@@NavajoGrandma As a Native Cajun mix Mom was Cajun my Father was a Choctaw United Houma Nation mix I feel the same way about leaders in Both the Native and Cajun communities. One should speak the language if they want to lead people.

[@hilohaianmolinere7168]

@Jesse Caldwell You make a great point here. My issue with the Language is this, English is a very limited Language. I lack the knowledge to explain the difference between Cajun French and English. I am pretty fluent in Cajun French. A simple greeting differs greatly from Cajun French to the English hello. I once read an article while at Sea that said forgive me I can not recall if it was Navajo or the Lakota Language one is the most descriptive Language on Earth.

[@Paul-hg3hm]

I can assure you, there are many listening to you. You are touching many lives and you are a blessing to us all. Thank You so much for sharing your wisdom.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Thus my prayers have become even greater with each inclusive. We heal one another, being truthful, honest, sharing and showing each other ways that aid in being prepared or simply making it through the day at times. Knowing we are not alone but loved. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma

[@stevelorenz6091]

yes. thank you. your voice and sharing ,is the much needed of simple innocent clean talking story don't stop

[@jrpacer6355]

We need to learn more about this in schools it's American history

[@NavajoGrandma]

I pray we can have this happen. Our ancestors taught us greatness and protections, to survive in all circumstances with virtues and values. You are right that is not what they teach, but political communism now. Horrific. God help us. Navajo Grandma

[@Hello-ye2bi]

@@NavajoGrandma your channel is absolutely amazing! Please keep it up!!!

[@kathyharris8331]

Grandma, dont stop your self from becoming emotional talking truth, you were feeling your ancestors. That proved what you were telling us: that we are never alone. Thank you for loving us, especially those of us you know are disenfranchised from our tribes.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Thank you and I will try harder not to get too emotional.. Love you. Navajo Grandma

[@rhythmaddict808]

Mahalo Navajo Grandma. When Hawaii Statehood was announced my Hawaiian father wept, he said it would never be the same, and it's true. Our culture barely exists, very few speak Hawaiian. The locals cannot afford the rent or to buy a home and when we do, it's far from town in the middle of nowhere, slummy or dangerous (like where I live). I feel very blessed to have what I have. I love how you try to stay positive and I know there are events and stories you could speak of, to educate us, remind us, so we can all say the same prayer and hold a strong vision for us all. I feel like I've made a new sistah here! You can see me here on youtube, I played congas with Marvin Gaye Montreaux 1980, enjoy! With Warmest Aloha from Maui-Sandra Lee Akaka

[@NavajoGrandma]

Aloha to you Sandra, Yes I am your sister, we all have so much in common no matter in the desert, the isles of the sea, or on this big turtle island. I read your comment to my son who is Japanese, Hawaiian, Navajo. His grandfather came from the island of Maui. I have 7 children and my son, Keakaokalani said, Wow, Mom, she sounds awesome. Loved your comment. Ahehee. Navajo Grandma

[@inthesameuniverse]

I am currently learning Hawaiian. I am not fluent in it yet but the language is so beautiful and so is the Hawaiian culture and the people I hope to visit there one day :) Much love 💕

[@xikano8573]

I love hearing you speak your native tongue. Although I don't understand it, I try to listen with my heart. I'd also love to hear the origin story of the Navajo people.

[@kaecake9575]

Ya'at'eeh Shik'is Love to you Kanaka Maoli from Diné Nation Iyanbito/Ft Wingate NM. I never knew I was saying Ukulele wrong. I don't say it like a Mainlander I perform my music and now I correct what we were misled.

[@ggamble9288]

That brought tears to my eyes. I was lucky to have two wonderful grandparents that were always there for me when I needed them. But they're both gone now but not forgotten. I left a reservation 30 plus years ago to better myself not knowing that one day I'll have a family of my own. I look forward going back home to see my family every chance I get.. I'm really blessed in life.. thank you for telling about how they struggle and overcame 👍🏾👌🏾

[@NavajoGrandma]

Now and then we need to be told the truth and be sober and appreciate all we have. We do live in a world of gimme gimme, mine mine, I want I want. It only leads away from being true to yourself. Being sober teaches virtues like love, care, concern, sacrifice, all that is Godly. Our ancestors all knew God and His love, they subsisted on it, how else could those build ships and many died to come to this land of freedom, give their all to come to this land, or our ancestors who ended up on reservations to make do with all that they had off the land. Struggles are beautiful, now we don't need to, now struggle to be wise, self sufficient, aware of the past and make it better. Loving one another and truly caring. Navajo Grandma

[@robertcavalluzzi8112]

@@NavajoGrandma grandma that is how the truth I can't drink due I have a pacemaker it helps my heart beating better 4 years ago I had a weak muscle next to my heart I stop smoking cigarettes 28 yrs ago i was preying to God to make me better and it help me a lot God wants me to eat better to have a healthy lifestyle how I take care of my self so grandma your teaching teaches me a lot from you I think of my grandparents and parents which is no longer with me and my brother to I keep pictures of them so I feel there with me grandma you make me feel that I felt I am your student the way we go through it your happiness and wisdom make me a better person it's all in the heart that a how I see it God wants me to get along all different people love and hugs grandma no matter where you are your always be in my heart

[@NavajoGrandma]

@@robertcavalluzzi8112 You are a good soul. When you pray, speak to your heart that it will beat perfectly and strong. I know God is not finished with you, you are being a light to other subscribers as they read your comments. Grandma prays for each and everyone of you, no matter where we exist, we are loved and forgiven and blessed by God. He knows you and cares so much for you. Now go be your best and smile. God and be healed. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@carolynanderson7879]

Thank you so much for sharing your hard earned wisdom. I fear that the world is doomed without grandmas like you.

[@NavajoGrandma]

I am nothing without my grandparent's teachings. Thank goodness I listened. Well the world is not doing well but each of us can change that by changing our lives first then changing the rest. That is how it starts. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@peachmelba9333]

@@NavajoGrandma Walk in peace and 😂 Joy and thank you for Your Wisdom!

[@kmuno1783]

Thank you for sharing your history. My grandma was a teacher and taught the Navajo on the reservation. She had a love for the people and for the children.

[@dr.kimberlyweitl4891]

We are doomed. The government has made the people overly dependent on them.

[@princekrazie]

الم ٌٌٍَُِِّْْٰٓ ترءي خٌبٍْيٓسٓصٓلٌاَ

[@tglass0000]

The miracle of this generation is that this truth can be spoken and it becomes instantly accessible to the world. This changes minds. Bless you for speaking the truth.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Thank you for saying it perfectly. Yes technology is now bringing Navajo Grandma to Sweden, Brazil, Australia, Philippines, Scotland, Israel, England, Russia believe it or not, and elsewhere. I am not amazed but grateful for the influence we can have on others for good everywhere. Excellent comment so true. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@lauraellen189]

Many blessing Grandma, I see now that the strength of the Diné people was their ability to see blessings in everything, to be grateful for what they had, to find a way to use everything and the strength of a community that cared for each other. I admire you and your people soooo much! In these modern times it is shameful how ungrateful people are. Thank you for sharing!! 🥰🙏🏻❤

[@NavajoGrandma]

Thank you Laura, you always have an incredible insight on my videos. Love it. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@lauraellen189]

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[@amberbumpus6174]

HalleluYah! This is what will save us in the end. Abba is bringing us into the wilderness. We need to learn what we can from those who have been here all this time. I am with you my sister. We are not alone! Our Mighty YHWH will save us by His mighty Right Hand our Messiah Yeshua! One day I will sit with you and eat corn mush and ash. 🙏

[@NavajoGrandma]

I love your words Amber, it is true. You have a beautiful culture too that came from suffering. That is why we are strong and resilient. Right? Hugs always. Navajo Grandma

[@esmeraldapooner751]

It is such a delightful thing just to have a dollar store. I don't care if people tease me about not having the latest style. I grew up in the housing projects sometimes we did not have hot water, but we had water. In 1990 I spent one month in Mexico City with relatives. They tried to tell me before I left that when I come back I will realize that I'm not poor. I understand now. Thanks for your wisdom.

[@NavajoGrandma]

I love you sweetheart, you are my heart. Navajo Grandma

[@PolyPrincess315]

I was raised by a family where I was taught the best thing to do for the Native Americans was to bring them into our homes and let them go to our schools and teach them our ways. My parents became foster parents for native youth and we had native foster siblings! I watched them cry because they missed their families and their homes. I felt terrible about it back then as a child and to this day I carry guilt for my parents and other people just like them. They meant well but it was not the answer!! Thank you so much for sharing and educating and helping all of us understand there is a better way!!! I learned a lot from my foster brothers. I have fond memories to this day of Navajo language and totems and the things that they taught me. It has caused me to want to learn so much more about Native American culture and beliefs and tradition. But I would’ve rather them stay with their families and receive the help and support to their communities instead of just removing them from their homes!! You are a blessing!! I wish I could sit under that tree and just talk to you! And I am sorry!

[@NavajoGrandma]

Ok Amira, your comment here needs to be etched on every heart and buildings of these churches and leaders and any organizations, and I praise you for understanding this. You have give the most outstanding wisdom about foster care no matter if it involves religion or not. You said "But I would've rather them stay with their families and receive the help and support to their communities instead of just removing them from their homes." Oh my goodness, you are filled with pure wisdom. It didn't happen though. Many suicides, confusion, loss of language, sexual abuse, horrible things but some learned the whiteman's ways, it was good, but still a detriment to a certain extent. Your words and comment is powerful. You just don't realize. Bless you for understanding. Do not feel terrible as it was not you who did this, you saw and understood, you are not held accountable, be free and love and be kind. Hugs to you. Navajo Grandma

[@PolyPrincess315]

@@NavajoGrandma thank you! Tears are streaming down my face. And I don’t know what else to say...Except to share with you my gratitude for your words and your compassion! I didn’t realize how much I had carried this throughout my life! Just hearing you say “be free” brought a torrent of relief and love!!! Again, if I could speak with you in person there would be so much more to say and so much to learn. But for now I will watch every video ...I love you and I your way of life! I pray we have learned from our mistakes!

[@peachmelba9333]

@@PolyPrincess315 And I too wish this- Navajo Grandma- I will carry your words in my ❤

[@mikkikas6821]

I've made smudge sticks from the juniper. Nice! As an Ojibwe from Michigan, I learned long ago the ways if the forest, herbs and grasses to eat or for medicine. Now a couple years here in White Mountains, there are very new plants to learn about, some for foods and some as medicines. I have had to live in my van with no where to go but where ever my van took me. I learned a long time ago how to bathe and make your own porta potty and make light. You are so right!! Having to be resourceful to survive makes you able to survive. Camping rustic and boondocking makes you a stronger, wiser person. Now, with all the people suddenly with no jobs or places to live, have lost eyes, not knowing what to do or what should they do next. What did our ancestors do? As a child I learned these things. Now they have proven useful. There is SO much to learn and use from other cultures for good living and enrichment of life. Learn from each other. For many it has become a way of life and not just survival. We can do it! And, YES! Our government has screwed ALL people. The people are nothing to them. But governments of all countries through the ages have done this. History keeps repeating itself, few ever learn.

[@NavajoGrandma]

I am sad to hear what you are going through but I know God answers my prayers and I pray for your safety, shelter, and food and more so the creativity in all you are doing to live. Yes, this is due to the government and I mean awful government. The sufferings they will be held accountable for, but for now, we need to be strong, be prayerful, and yes learn, learn, learn from our ancestors. It brings enlightenment and light into our circumstances. Be brave and continue to be amazing. Grandma keeps you in her prayers dearest Mikki. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma

[@carolinehorton8225]

I join others in saying thank you for sharing your stories, the history of the interactions of the Navaho and white man. God will judge those who have treated your people unjustly . Thank you for sharing your wisdom and compassion too🤗

[@NavajoGrandma]

Thank you Caroline, looking back in history, every culture was treated unjustly, you are learning somewhat about mine. It shouldn't make us angry but stronger and wiser. That's the beauty I see in it all. Sure it brought tears to my eyes researching and finding out what happened to my grandparents on the reservation, I wailed, but I let it go and now I am stronger and teaching each of you my culture and hoping you see the incredible beauty that came from the desert from what seemed like lack. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma

[@lizcox1165]

The first will be last and the last shall be first.

[@kristalvelez554]

Substance farming will hopefully come back someday. I dream of a homestead someday and I want to get back to my roots. I really appreciate your insight on life and your energy.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Kristal, you and me both, that dream of a homestead is also mine. It is coming to fruition after all these years. One day, I would like to be invited to yours and mine will also have the cultural aspects to share. I want everyone to learn to feel what it feels like to sleep in a hogan, to wake up early to pray with pollen, to smudge themselves, to eat from the earth, walk without shoes, to heal, to be happy. My shangri-la, as it were. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@goingaround223]

@@NavajoGrandma You'd be amazed how many white people would love to learn from you. Learn to love our planet, and one another. The dream of a simpler life is growing daily.

[@anitainmo489]

Indigenous people are so beautiful. The women are gorgeous. I love how they honor and respect Mother Earth.

[@NavajoGrandma]

You living in America on Turtle Island, you are indigenous too. Remember that. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@lorimollette3970]

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[@bretwiley6675]

Very pertinent. With what’s going on in Texas right now..... no water, no electricity, no grocery store is open. Actually things are looking a little better today. But the reality is that us “city folks “ don’t know how to cope or help ourselves in desperate times. While most people are panicked about not being able to charge their iPhones I’m thinking more along the lines of.... this could have been worse. What do we do? Our source of income is temporarily gone. No work, no food, no electricity..... for some.... out of hope. Please keep making videos. I really enjoy them and learn from them.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Hi Bret, yes I have heard, but you see, our strength is our own. We are the ones to go and learn, remain constructive when the world is going to hell as it were, and we remain at peace because we are prepared. There is joy in being prepared and yes, when we are caught off guard like this situation in Texas, we need to re-examine our ways, what are we really doing to being self sufficient, and helping ourselves and our neighbors? Of course, with the Covid, we don't do things like we use to. But so we learn for ourselves to make this world better and much better prepared by teaching ourselves and through our grandparents and parents. Navajo Grandma

[@kathleenelaine7039]

@@NavajoGrandma I have sympathy and compassion for the people of Texas. They are no less important than Navajo people. Yes you know to gather wood & water, similarly if you see video footage there are people locating water and finding heat sources, just like Navajo people. I find it hateful how many people become unsympathetic to the victims that happened in Texas. Navajo comments like, "What is appalling about Texas, we (Navajo) been living like that for years." Sad that Navajo tells the govt. we need help, Covid is taking lives, easily applying for hardship money and going to distribution point to get free supplies. Where's the giving spirit when others outside Navajo are going through tragedy? All you see on posted social media, "oh so what? we live like that without electricity for years, no water". So much judgement about what happened in Texas, yet they weren't there.

[@NavajoGrandma]

@@kathleenelaine7039 Well we can change the world beginning with ourselves. Try hard not to take offense and try to understand. Yes those comments aren't great but some come from those who have been mistreated at home, publicly, on and on. They haven't forgiven themselves and others. We are all learning. Let's use our Constitutional Amendments to lift ourselves and be better examples. Have you watched my Smudging video. Paw, paw, paw, let it go. You can't control these folks. Let them be whatever, just make sure you are the gracious one and take the higher road of being kind and understanding. I am proud of you and your sensitivity as without that we would not lift ourselves. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@rissanen1957]

My mother was not native from this country but she felt it was very important that we knew the history and the truth about native people. My best friends were from the South Dakota reservation and I was taught so much that I didn’t learn from my mother. But combined learning taught me so much. My friends Steve and his sister were so close it didn’t surprise me that they died three days apart. Steve went back to live on the reservation for some time and we kept in touch. This is how I learned that his tribe and my mothers people had so much in common. I get so angry when I hear people speak negatively about native people. You may laugh but my favorite native person as a child was Geronimo. I really like that he was stubborn and refused to live like the white man wanted him to live. He was a beautiful person and I loved his pride. To this day he is one of my favorite still. I want to do a wall in my house dedicated to all the native chiefs by collecting their photos and filling the wall from top to bottom. You have much to be thankful for. You had great heritage and many wonderful chiefs and story tellers and medicine men and woman and a line of prideful people to be thankful for. I watch another channel all the time and he is a hoop dancer and he has such a beautiful bubbly personality and I hope that many native people stop the drinking and drugs and see what this one kid has so much pride as a dancer and they all work so hard and practice all the time. I want to see more native people love themselves and walk away from the alcohol and drugs and show the world they won’t fall into the white mans diseases and show how they won’t drink and do drugs and do what your doing by having pride in yourself.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Marilyn “pure words of wisdom to live by.” Thank you for this beautiful comment. Love and hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@evessawallace174]

Amen to Our Native Peeps getting off the Alchohol and drugs. Someone would have to be blind not to know that whole alchohol making/ selling/ arresting for intoxication is nothing more than a trick of the enemy. I pray our peeps will snap out of that old dead spell.

[@jenniferruip4688]

We need more grandma's like this.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Why thank you. Navajo Grandma

[@dualsticks6502]

More people. This country is lost af

[@ToniMacDonald-o4e]

Amen

[@lindaj5492]

Another beautiful video, thank you. Very interesting to hear about Juniper helping with stress and anxiety. Science is still re-discovering what native people across every continent have known for thousands of years about the local plants and their beneficial uses.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Glad you watched and learning. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@ProfessorDanngerCreations]

Powerful content, keep inspiring the people with your teachings

[@NavajoGrandma]

Thank you Professor, I shall try and do this. I just speak my heart and from my spirit and all my learning from my ancestors. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@katedavy6272]

The conquers' version is never truth.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Holy Cow, are all my subscribers filled with the spirit of God or what? Kathleen Day, you speak with the tongue of angels. Another statement to be etched on every building in America. I am so proud of your thoughts and your speaking from your hearts just humbling me. Love you so. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@annieashton1704]

Navajo Grandma---I just love listening to you tell your stories, share the truths of life. We are probably about the same age, and I find that we have much in common---life was different when we were girls, family, faith and friendship. We had community. You extend that community in the present and I pray you will into the future.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Wow, thank you Annie, you are of the same spirit and full of the gifts and virtues of listening with your heart and spirit. You are precious and remember this always no matter what age we are. We are women with values and knowledge, we need to take our part and lift this generation the best we can. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma

[@stephaniekarhout5462]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom. I needed to hear this. 🌺

[@NavajoGrandma]

You are so welcome Stephanie. I say, truth is truth. Even though I share wonderful cultural blessings, there are reasons why we had to learn these cultural ways and how they are a strengths to us today. Reach out and learn your own culture too. Love you. Navajo Grandma

[@allyshawalters9434]

grandma I wish I could meet you, your awesome!!!!

[@NavajoGrandma]

Allysha Walters, like I said to others, you will meet me one day. You don't need to tell me where you live but what state? Never say never. I love everyone of you, as we are one big family. Love you. Navajo Grandma

[@e-maikey4543]

☝🌍... Thank You so much Grandma! We had the same experience and our traditions are the same in Angola Africa.... 🎶🐎🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬💜

[@NavajoGrandma]

We are one family Eunice. Welcome to Grandma's teachings as they are alike in your life in so many ways. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma

[@monicasmadeinmaine1114]

Thank you. Being poor, you learn to be rich in other ways. I grew up learning to live off the land. More people are awakening their eyes to the façade that is modern society. I am curious about one thing, how did your grandfather or father sustain sheep in the desert?

[@NavajoGrandma]

There was rain, snow, water barrels and there were also plants that hydrated the sheep. The plants were so plenty back then, then the white folks came in put up fences, said you can't graze on their lands, when to a Native American-- God gave everything to everyone "to share." So fences were an impediment upon sharing, but that's when the white folks told the Natives you can't have more than so many sheep, goats, etc. When herding sheep there is plenty of grass, plants for them to subsist on. Its incredible. They get fat and round and yes we eat them too. God provided. Navajo Grandma

[@monicasmadeinmaine1114]

@@NavajoGrandma thank you! Very informative!

[@NavajoGrandma]

@@monicasmadeinmaine1114 You are welcomed. Navajo Grandma

[@seanbegaye]

Poor is a state of mind. You could be a rich person living as a homeless person. Wealth is measured by your health and children, by the way you can provide for them. You could be wealthy and be poor in mind and spirit.

[@leedavis6354]

We are thankful for you. You are absolutely right. We need to depend on ourselves and each other. Your grandfather was wise.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Lee you are full of the wisdom we all need. Not only was my Nali right so are you. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma

[@robertcavalluzzi8112]

Grandma I would love that we have a garden together I would learn a lot from you it would nice learning together from each other

[@NavajoGrandma]

Well, grandma is waiting for her house to finish and yes, planting a garden is so very important. You would need to plant what you eat and not just what the seed stores give you. I use heirloom seeds, and some stores have them. They are not GMO (genetically modified). You want real seeds. I always prepare the ground with prayer first while hoeing the dirt. My prayer is that my dirt will be healthy and give the nutrition my vegetables will need, that it will be a holy ground for creation to unfold. That each plant will strengthen me and those who partake of it to be wonderful to the taste and full of health against sickness of any sort and to lengthen my days upon this mother earth. Then make it soft and a wonderful bed for my seeds, I add crushed egg shells in the ground, let it sit for a day first, then a few days before I plant, I put my seeds in water to get a little plump so the seed germinates and will grow a little faster when you plant it. Germinating does give healthier plants, in fact if you germinate seeds, you need to know which ones, you can put them in water in a dark room and little sprouts comes out and that has fantastic nutrition. That's another story. But back to planting, plant according to the depth to put your seedlings, cover them with prayer and dirt, talk to them, bless them. Do this everytime when you water them and tell them good morning and you desire them to grow as God created them for and that your feast is Godly when you bless them eventually and eat them. The way of the Native Americans is and was holy. Full of respect and everything was an element that obeyed God through prayer. I hope you read this and re-read this and absorb the teachings. Navajo Grandma

[@bjoburn7821]

Living Off Grid you will survive in Nature. Nature's Blessings! Many are going back to simple ways of life. Thanks for Sharing Life!

[@NavajoGrandma]

And you are right, many are doing this now. Or maybe in the rural places too as they are gardening, getting their own chickens, quails for meat, turkey, rabbits, and cows for their own milk. Things are changing and hope we do wake up and realize how wonderful it is to going back to the basics. Glad you must enjoy that. Good for you. Navajo Grandma

[@candacemeifert-polk7383]

Thank you for your wisdom and teachings .. it is very sad and troubling how horrible people can treat each other in this country.... past and present! How unjustly Native people have been taken advantage of. Yet, so many of the Native cultures have survived. I hope the young people will embrace their Native cultures and language.. . this is where their strength is. Many blessings to you Grandma!

[@NavajoGrandma]

Candace our suffering has given us strength and prayers to never be repeated. We stand with wonderful ancestry like yours and it is all good. Thank you for your wonderful comment. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@ninasouza1620]

I appreciate your wisdom that you share with us. Your stories are always waited with anticipation! I send you a hug for allowing us in your heart and loving us. You get emotional and that makes me emotional because the youths now do not hear or listen. Know that I appreciate your time, wisdom, and the love for us. Please take care of yourself.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Nina my dear one, your comment of Hozho is precious and Ahehee. Grandma loves you and yes, I desire to teach you all and to be a light as it were on a hill to beckon each of you how important it is to know that your lives in this century is incredible, that you have so much to offer, to teach through your own knowledge, to be an example and a blessing to those in your community or wherever you go. We need to stand and be strong. We are not mere mice but Lions in the wilderness. Hugs. Grandma

[@ninasouza1620]

@@NavajoGrandma I greatly appreciate you. Thank you again, Grandma.

[@BeTe-me9oc]

God Bless Y'All in Jesus Christ's Name... Past, Present, & Future...⚡⚡✝️✝️♥️♥️🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏👍👍!!!!!! Have Peace.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Amen to your wonderful comment. Life is not life with Christ. Amen and Amen. Hugs from Navajo Grandma

[@lyndabuswell139]

Thx.so very much for sharing a part of your lives.blessings.

[@NavajoGrandma]

You are so welcome and lynda keep watching, listening and learning with joy. Hugs to you. Navajo Grandma

[@leisurelanemhp3853]

Just finished a book called The Chisholm trail is spoke very truthfully to the plight of the American native tribes in the Cherokee strip. I was ashamed and mourned for what was done to these people all in the name of God, country and progress. The white man has his religions as well as the native tribes, but the creator of them both gave us all Jesus his only unique son as the way to eternal life.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Leisure Lane MHP, first of all, "you are not to feel ashamed." Our ancestors did things that we are not proud of no matter what color. You are the posterity and so am I, now we must never allow this to happen again, never to allow gov't to force these things again, we need to stand for "truth and correct principles," and the Gov't doesn't always comprehend this as everything becomes political. We need to forgive, paw, paw, paw, let it go, serve our Savior Jesus Christ and as we do, we will become a more perfect people. My Nali taught me, when Native Americans speak of the Creator, they are short in not saying, Jesus Christ. It is whom we worship knowing He is the son of God. There is our answer, He walked this earth, taught the Native Americans how to survive on this land, blessed them, healed them, prayed for them in words none could ever write and how powerful it was. Through Him, we forgive, though we tell what happened, we speak it so it never happens again and how vile it is. We have so much more to do that is positive than be vile. Your comment is beautiful. I read most of all of Louis L'Mour's books, I cried the day he died. They use his books in universities in Political Science classes. That is how I learned about him. Fell in love. Reading is so much better than movies, to me. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@casey2401]

I just love & appreciate you, with all my heart & soul. 🖤🥰✌🏻

[@NavajoGrandma]

Casey, I need not know you, but you are precious, Navajo Grandma prays for you daily, through the day and night. I bless you with all the strength and blessings only God knows to bless you with. You are so very important. Know this. Remember. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma

[@robertcavalluzzi8112]

Grandma I wish your family didn't have to live on the rez. I would love to be your neabor if I bought extra land I would gave it to you and do what you wanted with land of I build a nice house for you if your parents or grandparents would of been happy and preyed for the thanks that I gave you the land I gave you your always in my heart grandma

[@NavajoGrandma]

Robert your heart is full of Hozho. You will forever be blessed to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, to give refuge to the homeless. What precious virtues you possess. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and may God bless you always. Your wishes are kind but like grandma said, it is the hardship that makes us strong. You can't take that from people. Its a blessing when they realize it. Hugs and thank you. Navajo Grandma

[@robertcavalluzzi8112]

@@NavajoGrandma oh your welcome grandma I know it's hard but we are thankful of who we are I know it makes us strong will just has to prey for eachother and prey for a better future hugs and love grandma

[@NavajoGrandma]

@@robertcavalluzzi8112 You are right. Navajo Grandma

[@grimberet1570]

I am a new subscriber and I love your message! 💖

[@NavajoGrandma]

Welcome and welcome again. Grandma has teachings that teach, wisdom that we all need and caring for one another. At times through the wonderful culture I teach, we need to see how the sober moments made our ancestors strong, resilient and thus we in turn look to their ways and remember their virtues to stand and not be dependent but truly stand on our own two feet. Welcome to learning more about our culture, it is lovely that came from poverty, lack and desert to being absolutely a beautiful outcome. Hugs from Navajo Grandma

[@grimberet1570]

@@NavajoGrandma Thank you 🤗

[@budojo3367]

Thank you for sharing this truth. All Americans need to hear more of this.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Joe, thank you for your comment, it is true and I pray that those who listen will truly understand and follow through as examples of the higher laws of our ancestors for they are just and true. Thank you for subscribing and grateful to you. Navajo Grandma

[@phyllisking7562]

Thank you for sharing with your great wisdom.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Glad it was helpful! Hugs to you. Navajo Grandma

[@musick123]

Writing from P’osuwaegeh Owingeh (Pueblo of Pojoaque) here. This channel is a great thing. Kuudawohaa!

[@NavajoGrandma]

Well Yaateeh to the Santa Fe NM Pueblo. Love that place. Too expensive for my taste but gorgeous. Kuudawohaa for watching my channel. Hugs and Ahehee from Navajo Grandma.

[@sarahwest5964]

Hi Grandma. Thank you for the teaching. When i was studying for my masters i learned about the navajo nation and past and current struggles. I wish more non native people learned what you are teaching us. Thank you for the lesson grandma.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Hi Sarah, what a learned person you are, congratulations. I appreciate that you watched this and understood and listened to what grandma was teaching. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma

[@espianmashias9565]

Excellent powerful video!!!! I'm so glad I've have found you. I'm a new subscriber to your channel.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@NavajoGrandma]

Welcome and welcome again, take your coat off, take off your shoes, warm your feet with grandma's fire, watch, listen and learn with joy. Knowing your grandma loves you so and desires to teach you truth and goodness. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@espianmashias9565]

Navajo Grandma ❤️❤️❤️😘

[@srcottonmouth7824]

Thank you sister cousin your words pierce my Hart .

[@NavajoGrandma]

I hope I pierced your heart with truth and understanding. Truth is truth. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma

[@zah555]

I would love to visit you! And i would love to be your neighbor and have coffee in the mornings!

[@NavajoGrandma]

I think right now we would have an instant Metropolis with every subscriber being my neighbor. But you are my neighbor, my friend, my grandchild and no matter where you are, NAVAJO Grandma loves you. Hugs.

[@jenniferhampton5171]

Thank you. I am sorry for the disgraceful behavior of so many. I admire your true deep strength.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Jennifer thank you for your kind comment. Well we have said, paw, paw, paw, we let it go. But some things still need to be said, then we move onward. Right? Hugs to you to be kind to all and serve each other the best you can with kindness called Hozho. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@theresasledge92]

Thx a million 4sharing your life...I'm part Cherokee..I love the Native Americans..the true Americans..❤🐿🍀🌵

[@NavajoGrandma]

Beautifully spoken. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@MrDRRod]

Love your words. I thought of my grandpa’s words as you spoke. Learn the language. As a boy I didn’t understand what he was trying to tell us. I wish I could speak with him now and listen to his words all over again.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Well Daniel, if you can go to his grave, now its your turn to talk to him. He wants to hear from you, give him a complete update of your life. He is in the spirit world which is on this earth, not in the sky. It is in another sphere here and when you talk to your ancestors they can hear you. I know this with no doubt. Listen and watch, your grandpa still watches over you, who else would God desire to love you more than to assign him to care for his posterity, your grandpa. Now to say, paw, paw, paw, let it go and move forward how he would've wanted you to. I love that you see this in yourself with wisdom, you are learning wisdom and its a precious virtue. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma

[@robinmunoz9791]

Aww, Navajo Grandma, I love you giving this history, even as a Mexican it’s important that we all hear this and it’s sad that your people, Gods Children still suffer to this day for the lack of modern conveniences. Lord continue to bless Navajo Grandma and may she continue to grow listeners to hear her loving messages of Wisdom to the young, Amen💜🥰 in Jesus Name, 🙏🏼 Amen I feel you heart in each message you give 🥰

[@NavajoGrandma]

Robin you are so kind to grandma and giving comments of Hozho. While we may not have the conveniences of the day, we are blessed thru our lack that we know how to survive. That helped me thru when we lost our house, had to pack everything to put in storage, lived in our car until our children found out then covid struck. I just say, the best of God's children get lots of tests and we always come thru right? You are one of the best too. Hugs from Navajo Grandma

[@jackieholona5331]

Thank you so much..... You take time to share all your info on our ppl....my gpa died 20 yrs ago in miss him dearly him n my gma... It sounds strange but I feel closer to him when I listen to you. I soooo love you...keep going blessing n love to you n your family

[@NavajoGrandma]

Ahehee too shi yazhi. Sometimes through the wonderful cultural teachings grandma gives, its nice to wake up and sober up and realize the underlying truths of how our culture came about. It is our strength to know our ancestors and like you, your grandpa and grandma. What we learned will be our sustenance through this life. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma

[@visumexcipio]

Thank you grandma. Thank you internet. I enjoyed listening. Hugs.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Thank you. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@MARCERA]

beautiful this video appears to me, recently I dreamed with the Navajo Diné people. I will not go into detail, but this video confirms a lot.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Dreams can be interpreted and always for good. Hope all is well and thank you for watching and learning. May God bless and guide you always. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@crazy4277]

Thank YOU 'Grandma'! Such an important lesson... Always be grateful, many are in far worse situations... We are always blessed! Thank YOU so much for being an amazing leader and teacher... I am grateful for you! I am sending you great love and blessings! Ahéhee'!

[@NavajoGrandma]

Absolutely!! Thank you again and again. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@sarahconway8356]

Thankyou and thankful for the weavers

[@NavajoGrandma]

You are so welcome Sarah, yes, there are many who are incredible at weaving and more that stand in the midst of poverty and are giants. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@sarahconway8356]

@@NavajoGrandma I can remember when I was little seeing Aunt Mary or aunt Augusta weaving on a great big handmade loom

[@NavajoGrandma]

@@sarahconway8356 Write these memories down, describe how it made you feel, what you thought, who it was their name and age and where this occurred and even if you remember the designs. You will remember these moments and be thankful you did write these things down. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@TheLindaborges]

Thank you for this beautiful and sad CLASS madam.....May the Gods keep blessing you!

[@NavajoGrandma]

Well like I just said to another of grandma's subscriber grandchild, "we are warriors of goodness and we can choose to not depend upon the gov't but upon ourselves to change our lives by learning our cultures and standing strong and bold to know the difference between right and wrong." Even adults haven't learned this but we have been given the power to do so. Hugs for watching. Navajo Grandma

[@jamiechristly4773]

Thank You so very much ! This video lasts 22 minutes and 11 seconds. Every nano second of it filled with wisdom and love. It should be watched in the schools. In my case, you prove that no one (me in particular) is too old to learn. Thank you again

[@NavajoGrandma]

Jamie my dear friend with the same heart and spirit. Hugs, Navajo Grandma

[@ChiefSpirit8699]

Thank you...Grandma..not by blood here...by tribes Elder teaching me how Survivor on my land here... I got .12 acres of land in Pahrump, NV and Cabin house here and 5 acres of land in Belen, NM area...Wado in Cherokee and Yakoke in Choctaw language...blessed you and your family and Grandchildren too..for blessing teaching of mother earth of way of life..by Chief Spirit of Cherokee and Choctaw Nation by blood here

[@NavajoGrandma]

Joseph thank you for your comment. Great bunch of land hope you bless it and care for all the Creator's provided to you. Thank you for watching and learning. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@kellyhawkins6779]

Thank you for sharing and teaching. Much respect.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Well I hope you see your importance because without you, I couldn't share or teach. Thus thank you so much. Navajo Grandma

[@lp8005]

That is true. Indigenous people, Native Americans are so beautiful people. Love you.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Thank you for this compliment, words of Hozho which is blessing one to walk in beauty but the best part is that you receive it back in greater abundance. Awesome. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@roseporter7548]

Thank you for sharing.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Thanks for listening Rose. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@robinp9047]

Thank you for sharing! It is so treasured! Christ loves you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@NavajoGrandma]

I know He does. I love him too. Then grandma loves you always. Thank you for taking the time to watch, listen and learn. Love you. Navajo Grandma

[@lilo2226]

Her turquoise omg !So beautiful jewelry!😍

[@NavajoGrandma]

Thank you for watching this video and yes I kind of like my jewelry too. My dear husband gave this to me before Christmas, the next day he had a stroke and still alive. He has always been so kind to give me things with love. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@TheKyice61]

Navajo Grandma and grandpa these videos touch my heart so deeply. Thank you for speaking the TRUTH ! Your words,knowledge and wisdom are a blessing. I am sure the father is very happy! GOD bless you and the NavajoGrandma nation!

[@NavajoGrandma]

Thank you for watching and learning and pray for you and all that you need to learn and become. Grandma

[@isamidnight]

Thank you for this perspective. I worry for people who don't have water and electricity during Covid. I hope they're able to stay safe and well. Hugs to you, Grandma.

[@NavajoGrandma]

We have aquifers and can get water for ourselves too. Navajo Grandma

[@ladybuggriffis2299]

Thank for your video. I loved it. I am very blessed🐞🦬❤️ I am part Blackfoot my husband was full Mohawk and came from the reservation and lived pretty much that way. You make me remember just how blessed I am.🐞🦬🐢🙏🏽

[@NavajoGrandma]

I love your name, and thank you for your humility and understanding as it is true thru our placement on the reservations we become strong and though life was hard it was a strength. Thank you for watching. Navajo Grandma

[@joycegonzales4994]

Thank you for sharing the truth. I have lovely friends, their children are like my nephews, a wonderful Navajo family, and I appreciate you telling the truth.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Truth is truth, just allow it to teach you wisdom. Navajo Grandma

[@tabatha7812]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 I received your message just when I needed to. I thank you💓

[@NavajoGrandma]

So glad! Navajo Grandma

[@CindyG-NYC]

Gratitude, humility and loving the simple life. Thank you Grandma 🌎🕊❤

[@NavajoGrandma]

You are correct and full of wisdom in knowing this. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@nimeshkadakia1682]

Are you a writer? Hope you write and publish some amazing books with such marvelous stories and experiences. Thanks.

[@NavajoGrandma]

I am! More for children. Thank you. Navajo Grandma

[@Rhon99]

I really love to hear what you share and I appreciate your positive message. Blessings to you.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Rhonda thank you for your wonderful comment. Grandma loves you. Navajo Grandma

[@CM-ol1bd]

Thank you for Sharing your experiences and your wisdom.

[@NavajoGrandma]

You are so welcome. Thank you for you kind comment. Navajo Grandma

[@userZero2U]

Thank you for reminding me to be grateful for going up on a reservation. I no longer have both my indigenous grandmothers but watching you helps bring back those memories of sitting in my grandma's kitchen watching her cook and tell stories of when she was little. My mom was a single mother raising 5 children on the reservation so money was definitely tight. A lot of what she raised us on was taught to her by my paternal grandmother. She cooked traditional foods and what to forage in the hills and mountains nearby and how be self-sustaining by canning and growing our own food. I still use much of what I was taught and teach my children too.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Excellent comment, this is what I want to hear from my subscribers. How they were raised, how they are using their culture or traditions and teachings to continue in their lives even after their parents have passed or grandparents. Remembering our roots and the way things were done need to be continued through us, writing down our thoughts, remembrances, through our eyes not anyone else's is so critical to preserve our teachings. Thank you for t his awesome comment. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@janetrowe186]

I remember as child.i was born 1951.we lived in boonies.no electricity no tv.just radio.we got our wood for heat.lamp for light. It was a camp.not regular house.dad was in ww11. I bless you much.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Janet, you are my old school. Just how I remember. I love your memories and love hearing from you. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@ebonylilyofzion177]

I cherish your great medicine grandma. I love you, thank you so much. 🙏🏽🌻

[@NavajoGrandma]

You are so welcome. Hugs again. Navajo Grandma

[@agathajoseph3886]

Dear Grandma I love you and love what you teaching I also love what you said about your grandfather Bless God for you . Thank you 💞

[@NavajoGrandma]

Thank you so much! Thank you for watching grandmas videos and hope you are learning. Appreciate your wonderful support and thank you for hearing my comments about my grandfather(shi Nali Hasteen), he did walk on water. All gpa's do. Love you. Navajo Grandma

[@ElaineSimplyEL]

Thank you for your words of wisdom. BLESS!

[@NavajoGrandma]

Thank you for taking the time to watch, learn and listen. Listening being a most divine virtue. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@ElaineSimplyEL]

@@NavajoGrandma Thank you. Bless!

[@Karnellar]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I love your thankful attitude.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Thanks for watching! Appreciate your listening ears and heart. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@junocomm]

I understand your being emotional Grandma. We need to help each other more than ever now. I want to get to the point where I grow and gather my own food, make my own electricity and have my own water supply from a river or catching rain. I also want to show others how to do it. Especially after seeing what happened in Texas (the snowstorm and power outage)and Oregon (the police being called on people who were dumpster diving for food) . For people in high positions in government to not care enough to help their people is shameful. That is definitely not the way of Jesus. Jesus helped those in need. The poor and those who were considered 'untouchable' were the ones Jesus went to. We are supposed to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. Hopefully more people's eyes and hearts will open and we will see a lot more of fhis.

[@NavajoGrandma]

I could just give you the biggest hug and probably cry my eyes out knowing your heart you shared. I know you and you know me, we share our spirit and hearts. This is so important and yes, I love it when you spoke about Jesus Christ. My ancestors give the most beautiful rendition of his crucifixion and know this by heart. I weep when I hear it, I know of only one man who is still alive who can tell this story. White folks think we came across the Bering strait, well they are in for a surprise. Not all we hear are true, there are true ancestral stories I grew up with and I wish more folks knew the truth. Yes, I am so thankful for your heart and your understanding. You are valuable and I pray you will have success in what you desire to accomplish in helping people become self sufficient. It is needed more today than ever before along with the spiritual strengths needed. When you create this sufficiency program, include grandma please. So proud of you. Love you so much. Navajo Grandma

[@cheri7054]

What a beautiful blessing. Thank you!!!!

[@NavajoGrandma]

Glad you appreciate this video. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@bbaNMDesertHwy57]

We love you Grandma, always know that.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Thank you for that reassurance, grandma really needs this. Navajo Grandma

[@bbaNMDesertHwy57]

@@NavajoGrandma :)💖💕

[@artist1q1psalmsjc32]

Your words are positive. Back in the day it was dangerous to share anything. I'm from the Northern Cheyenne Tribe in MT.

[@NavajoGrandma]

And artist thank goodness, we are not back in the day, we are here, now, and we are sharing cultures, love, caring, hope and sustenance, etc., with each other. And most of all celebrating our ancestors. Navajo Grandma

[@donnafreedofmyshackles2461]

I am a mixture of european, mostly Celtic. I never knew my grandparents...I will just pretend you are my Granmother. I love your videos.and admire your strength and value your beautiful wisdom.It matters only what we gain from our adversities ,how we grow.Thank You so Much.Many Blessings

[@NavajoGrandma]

I am your grandma don’t forget it. Love you. Navajo Grandma

[@donnafreedofmyshackles2461]

@@NavajoGrandma Awww Love you too Granma

[@shaunwebb6406]

God Bless you Grandma! Very deep insight into the life you and your people live. Thanks for sharing your story. We send our love n prayers to you and your family. You’re a Great and loving strong lady. Thanks 🙏 Shaun In Wimauma Florida

[@NavajoGrandma]

Thank you Shaun for taking your precious time to watch and learn from grandma. I so appreciate it and all of my subscribers do not know how critical each of you are as without you I wouldn't exist here. We are the Navajo Grandma family and I am so grateful to each of you. Grandma prays daily and more for all of you and know that God is watching over you in whatever circumstances you may find yourself in. Know you are needed and loved here. Navajo Grandma

[@trina7274]

As always, I’m so blessed to hear your story and to learn from you. 💕❤️🙏 so very blessed. It’s such a blessing that I found your channel!! We are not alone, so true. So very true!! I also grew up very poor, I’m so grateful. When I was little I used to think “why have you left me God, we do we suffer so!!) But now that I’m older, I see that I was the one that was blessed!! I wouldn’t change it, not one thing! I was taught so many things at such a young age because of it!! Also, I knew no different... I’m a very kind person (I’ve been teased my whole life because of that and smiling all the time) people see kindness as a weakness. Not me, I’m proud of my kind, caring heart! It’s my superpower!! 💕❤️🙏 Also, it made me a super creative cook! Give me 5 ingredients and a burner, I can make a feast for us! And it will taste amazing!! I grew up primarily on my grandparents farm. They had no electricity until 1955 and used a horse and buggy until 1958 (I was born in 1969).... I was taught if you kill an animal, you use every last bit.... it’s disrespectful to the animals sacrifice of life....to waste anything. I’m very blessed to have been raised by hardworking people whom respected the land and all living beings!! I try my best daily to continue that and show my kids the same (whom are now adults) . I also could survive if I had an acre of earth, shelter and seeds. Not many people can say that. I just bought all my seeds a few weeks ago and I’m excited to plant them and get my hands dirty in the earth again! My husband and I have a lot of plans for our back yard! We must all try to be as self sustaining as possible in these times! We MUST give thanks to our higher power for what we do have, daily. A warm bed. Maybe someone was kind to you? Give thanks! Running water. Food. We must give thanks! No matter how small, we ALL have some sort of blessing that God/Creator has blessed us with!! Grandma is wise and right! Please listen to her young people! Grandma is right 💕❤️🙏 Someday grandma, I will be honored to cook you a beautiful meal and break bread together. Someday!! Much love, from Oregon 💕❤️🌲🙏 ~Trina~ (don’t cry grandma! We are listening *hugs* 💕❤️🙏)

[@NavajoGrandma]

You are my heart Trina. Yes, we shall one day break bread together. Grandma loves you so!!!

[@evessawallace174]

@@NavajoGrandma What part of the world are you in? I will be sure to strategically direct my prayers over there whenever 🙏I pray.

[@MaryLuminary]

Thank you for sharing your story. Such good thoughts and advice. Just what I needed to hear. I've been thinking that I should plant a garden this year, with vegetables and herbs, along with flowers. I love to hear your perspective. I understand how going through hardship can make you stronger, but thank you for reminding me of this wisdom. I will remember to pray also. ♥️

[@NavajoGrandma]

Mary Jane, what a beautiful teachable person you are, being grateful and acting upon what you can do such as planting a garden with vegetables and herbs and beautiful flowers. What a super constructive way to spend your time as you will find "the true meaning of Hozho." The Peace, Beauty, Balance and Harmony, as you work with Mother Earth or just however you plant. I love to furrow into the ground and yes its work but the end results are delicious and healthy. No chemicals hooray!! The taste you can't buy from a grocery store. So healing. I believe the greatest joy is when those little green tip of the seeds pop their heads thru the dirt and its like having little babies stretching and soon they start to grow and it just makes my heart so happy. So Navajo Grandma always talks to her plants, no matter what, bushes, trees and blesses them. I know they hear as my grandpa(Nali) always taught me. He says they hear and will have great joy in your presence and look forward to hearing your voice and thus they will grow hardy and wonderful. It is true. Everyone says, "you have such a green thumb, Ha!" I talk to my precious seeds, and celebrate with tender love and welcome them when their shoots appear, what joy, then as they grow, I make it a consistent visit to water, to talk to them, I sing to them as well. I have my conversations with them and let them know they are created to fulfill what God intended them for, our consumption and how they are wonderful in bringing us health & nourishment. Its like they know what they were intended & have joy. Such wonderful teachings from my Nali, I miss my paternal grandparents so very much. In my prayers I always speak with them and report how I am doing and I know it brings them joy in the spirit world. They are my angels along with my dad and mom. What a true blessing knowing this. truth is truth. Hugs to you in your journey with grandma's prayers that you will feel such a wonderful joy never before. Thank you. Navajo Grandma

[@Wendy-zl8kv]

Oh thank you friend for sharing your family with us. God bless!! You have touched my heart so much! Yes the things the government has done has been criminal!

[@NavajoGrandma]

Yes the Gov't did do awful things and they continue to do so, but we are at the helm of our own ship, either we choose to be driven or we drive ourselves to greater heights and to not depend outside of ourselves but look to God. Stand for truth and right. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@Wendy-zl8kv]

@@NavajoGrandma you are a beautiful spirit 🦅

[@NavajoGrandma]

@@Wendy-zl8kv Back at you Wendy77!! Navajo Grandma

[@deirdrepasko9965]

I stumbled upon you, and agreed with you on many things. So I subscribed and also included the bell. Thank-you for such an important video.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Welcome Deirdre, welcome to grandma’s channel. I always say, take off your coat, pull up a chair and warm your feet next to Grandma’s fire. Stay a while watching, listening, enjoying, it doesn’t grow old. Culture in any country, tribe or groups of people is enlightening as you discover how values are taught thru their environment, prayer, humility, pure wisdom and prayer to start with. Thank you and pray you will implement the good values in our Dine’ culture as these are universally God given. Welcome. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@terryrusselleverydayguy1613]

Thank you for the tears of love.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Thank you Russell. Thank you for truly listening. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma

[@lindagehrt9307]

Such a beautiful soul... It's been so unfair with the no water on the reservation... Grandma go start a gofundme page for the Navajos that don't have water...

[@NavajoGrandma]

Linda I do believe there are some and water is getting to them. The worse thing I learned this week is the Navajo Nation president is using 4.7 million of our dollars to buy his house in Washington D.C. area. Pure fool. This is what the Dine' people are in an uproar over as so many of the Dine' people are in dire straights and in poverty. Fool. Sorry but it is true. Navajo Grandma

[@lorihunsaker1945]

Thank you. Yes, yes. You Are so strong. That is so true about the government. God bless you.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Truth is truth. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@stevefugatt7075]

I just found this today.....Thank you for your words. I look forward to watching more!

[@NavajoGrandma]

Hi there Steve, thank you for finding Navajo Grandma and hope you are able to watch more of grandma's videos and listen and learn. So much has happened in history and also what grandma shares is what my Paternal grandparents have taught in the way of Culture and traditions. Thank you so much for coming to our Navajo Grandma family. Hope there is something here that benefits you and that you can enjoy. If you are a teachable soul you will enjoy this channel. Hugs to you. Navajo Grandma

[@ebrack49]

New subscriber here. I enjoy your wisdom and love you are sharing with others. It is such a beautiful blessing.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Welcome again and again to grandma’s fire, warm your feet, take your coat off and stay a while. Watch, listen, learn and enjoy. Navajo Grandma

[@a4806]

I watch this, and the values of the Navajo and "Navajo Grandma" are so close to mine, I think I am listening to myself talking. I am not Native American, but I am a person who no longer fits into normal American society, as my values and beliefs are so different from the mainstream. My life was spent defending America, defending the weak, poor, and down trodden... all over the World. I helped where I could, I defended where I was able, and I trusted God and tried to do what he willed. So, I am not mainstream in my own country, but I am gratified to see that there are Native Americans who I can identify with in their beliefs. I feel less alone now.

[@NavajoGrandma]

"So beautifully spoken and thank you." Too many are mainstream and have so many questionable beliefs now or what we use to call fads. Funny it isn't a fad, it is real like disgusting immoral valueless something that is so vile and evil. I can't say it. Thank you for remaining strong, faithful and serving others no matter where. The Native American ways are wonderful when and if all of our Native brothers and sisters truly believed in their ancestral teachings. So many drawn away into wrong paths and call it good. What was good is now called evil. I will pray for you to feel that you are a good soul and spirit and holding on to the virtues taught to you. So very admirable. Hugs to you always. Navajo Grandma

[@kaylynnkendall5167]

Beautiful

[@NavajoGrandma]

Thank you Kay Lynn, Grandma is grateful you took the time to watch, hear and enjoy. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@alandaharding9349]

What a blessing you are, thank you. God will repay you for what they have done. But you have overcome the evil in this world. You are blessed. Sometimes you are richer than you know. Bless you always

[@NavajoGrandma]

Alanda you spoke with wisdom and kindness and understanding, "thank you." We all have been through a lot even now and we have been given life challenges to be strong and stronger in our morals and values. Pray always that we shall all commit to good over evil. Hugs always. Navajo Grandma

[@pkp6791]

Thank you so much for sharing this important and true history of Navajo culture! I love your channel and the information you are sharing with the entire world. Truth is light and will set us free from darkness, lies and untrue versions of history. You are a shining light! Keep going! We love you!

[@NavajoGrandma]

PK P thank you for your kind words of Hozho. I appreciate that you all have heard and really listened. Yes, truth is truth and there are times we tell the truth about our Native circumstances but not allow the history to tear us down but to lift us up. Hugs. Navajo Grandma

[@richieayotte6110]

Thank you for your wisdom and speaking for mother Earth

[@NavajoGrandma]

Thank you for taking the time to watch, learn and appreciate. Hugs to you. Navajo Grandma

[@eleanormckelvaine6939]

Thank you so very very much for sharing your culture! I’m always afraid to ask about the beliefs and culture for fear of seeming to forward, thank you again! ❤️

[@NavajoGrandma]

You are so welcome! Like my father taught me, “if you don’t ask you will never know.” You can ask grandma anything.

[@Sarah-mi2rv]

Navajo Grandma, thank you for sharing your stories. The resiliency, hope, and gratitude of you and your people is a great lesson to us all. We are richer for having heard these stories. In 2021, I can't believe there are still areas of your reservation (and others) that haven't been given the infrastructure for running water or electricity. The injustices that are still present are astounding. I continue to pray for the hearts and minds of all of humanity to awaken so we can remember what is truly important, and take loving care of each other. Sending lots of love and blessings to your and your community from the Great Lakes.

[@NavajoGrandma]

Sarah it is true and yes, its sad to experience and to watch. Thank you for your kind words and love. Hugs. Navajo Grandma