Please send your Flute Prayers to Adin, who had open heart surgery on June 11, 2010. Adin had several setbacks, including internal bleeding (which, thankfully, has been stopped), is currently recovering from pneumonia, and is having coughing fits. We play for a swift and thorough recovery, and hope to see Adin back soon!

Please send your Flute Prayers to Charlie, Gina, and Felicia, the family of Wilma Mankiller. Wilma Mankiller passed on April 6, 2010. A former Principal Chief, it is a huge loss for the Cherokee Nation. Please see: http://turtletalk.wordpress.com/2010/04/06/wilma-mankiller-walks-on/ for more info and where you can make a tax-deductible donation.

Please send your Flute Prayers to C.C. Landis and family. Her husband, Dick, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2010 of a seizure following a long bout with his heart. Both Dick and C.C. were long-time members of Cascadia Flute Circle and lovers of the Native American Flute. We are holding you all in our hearts and sending loving Flute Prayers

Please send your Flute Prayers to Ron Severson, who is having arthroscopic knee surgery on February 24, 2010 for a torn meniscus in his right knee. We're visualizing your surgery going perfectly, you healing quickly and completely, and back to your usual joyful activities, Ron!

Please send your Flute Prayers to Kim Sandvold, that her business, Logic The Salon, is abundant and fruitful!

Please send your Flute Prayers to our sister Lynda, who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, and is having surgery on February 12, 2010. May she have a successful surgery, a speedy recovery, and get a clean bill of health!

Please send your Flute Prayers to Cascadia Flute Circle member, Dick Landis. He has had another heart attack and is now in hospice and on morphine. The prognosis is three to six months, or any day. We ask that, in your Flute Prayers, you hold the thought that Dick will receive what he needs for relief from pain, peace, and happiness.

Please send your Flute Prayers to Jill, who lost her store, "The Modern Hippie," on Division Street in Portland, her home, and her cat in a fire on Sunday January 31, 2010. We are hoping that Jill can recover quickly from this traumatic loss.

Please send Flute Prayers to Debbie Inguagiato and her cat, Lakota. Debbie is in active foreclosure and has until April 13, 2010 to relocate, when her Portland home will be auctioned on the steps of the County Courthouse. Debbie is blind, has no place to go, no siblings, no children, and no family that will help. A homeless blind person is a very bad idea! If you can help in any way, please contact Stephanie at alaria@syrynx.net or (503) 846-1755

Please send your Flute Prayers to Jay, a relative of Debbie Timmins. Jay has had a stroke, and is in hospital awaiting surgery on Monday, January 11, 2010. Please send your Flute Prayers for a healthy outcome!

Please send your Flute Prayers to Cathy Lamothe, who will be having foot surgery on December 10, 2010. We hope you're up and back to the Flute Circle soon, Cathy!

Please send your Flute Prayers to, Scott Thingelstad and his wife, Missy, who recently found out their cat, Sarafina, has Kidney Failure and Diabetes. Sending Flute Prayers to you both!

Please send your Flute Prayers to Ed and Carol Edmo, who have had numerous family losses this July.  Sending Flute Prayers to you both, and all of your extended families, for beauty and joy to continue to balance loss and pain.

Please send your Flute Prayers to Lin Zimmerman and his family.  Lin's wife, Kathy, lost her battle of 6 years with ovarian cancer last Saturday, July 25, 2009.  All of our love to you and yours, Lin!

Please send your Flute Prayers to Bob and Jean Hart for their continued health and well-being. May you live long and prosper Bob and Jean!
 
Please send your Flute Prayers to Steven Marshall, for an excellent prognosis, healing, and speedy recovery for an upcoming surgical procedure. Sending--grab them as they go by, Steven!
 
Please keep Kimble Howard in your Flute Prayers.  Kimble's appendix ruptured, and, thankfully, they were able to catch it just in time.  She is recuperating from a 15-day stay in hospital, and could use all of your Flute Prayers.
 
Please send your Flute Prayers to one of our favourite Flutemakers, Pat Patridge.  Pat fractured her foot and needed a surgical repair last week (3/09).  Hopefully, she'll be "up and running" soon!  We love you Pat!  Sending Flute Prayers--grab them as they go by!
 
Please send your Flute Prayers to Dean Wagner and his family.   His mother, and Paster Lois' mother-in-law, Ethel Wagner, died this afternoon (March 27, 2009) at 3:00 p.m., in their home.  It was a peaceful passing; however, this is the second death of a parent for this family within a two-month period.  Your Flute Prayers are very much appreciated!
 
Please send your Flute Prayers to Candace Goodman, who broke four ribs in an accident with her horse (the horse is OK!).  Here's hoping you heal very quickly, Candace!
 
Please send your Flute Prayers to Debbie Inguagiato that Creator will find a way to help her keep her home of 16 years, or create a better situation for her.  Debbie is functionally blind, and very quickly losing the 5% sight she has left.  She is in danger of having her home foreclosed upon as the result of some questionable advice from the person who helped her set up her mortgage financing.  Due to her vision, to leave familiar surroundings creates a severe hardship.  If anyone is able to help in any way, please contact Stephanie at (503) 846-1755
 
Please send your Flute Prayers to the Quartz/Quintero Family, who recently lost family members from the Paiute Tribe.  If you would also send Flute Prayers for health and healing, it would be greatly appreciated.
 
Lloyd E. Wagner, the father-in-law of Pastor Lois, of the Wilshire United Methodist Church & Native American Fellowship's father-in-law, died late Monday night, February 2, 2008.  His passing was peaceful and he was kept at home in love and comfort.   Please send your Flute Prayers to Pastor Lois, her husband and family, and Lloyd's surviving wife, Ethel.  It was Lloyd's matching funds grant that helped to finally get Wheelchair Accessibility for the WUMC & NAF.  We are grateful that he lived to see that accomplished.
 
Please send Flute Prayers to our good friend, Peter Ali, who will be having surgery on Tuesday, December 23, 2008, to remove cancer.  We want everything to go smoothly; for everything to be clear immediately after the surgery; and for a speedy recovery and healing!
 
Please send your Flute Prayers to Alan Nolan, so that he finds the right job in the right place and will be enjoying his right livelihood!
 
Please send your Flute Prayers to our dear friend, Gary Kuhl, who is in hospital with a bleeding ulcer.  We're playing for you Gary!
 
Please send your Flute Prayers to Judy and Carol, who are both suffering from Cancer.  We are wishing you both a full recovery of your health!
 
Please send your Flute prayers to Sandi Iverson, who is having her gallbadder removed on June 2, 2008.  We're thinking good thoughts and playing the flute for you Sandi!
 
Please send flute prayers to Dick Landis, who is recovering from a heart attack in May, 2008.  We hope to get him back to normal very quickly!
 
Please send your flute prayers to Bob and Jean Hart so that their construction at Oakhaven goes very smoothly, with a minimum of stress.
 
Please send your Flute Prayers to Alan Nolan, who will be having arthroscopic knee surgery on December 12, 2007.
 
Please send your Flute Prayers to Jeff Van Laningham, who has undergone major dental work.  Hopefully, his mouth will heal quickly, so he can get back to playing his flutes soon!
 
Please send your Flute Prayers to one of our founding members, Steven Marshall, who had internal nasal surgery in order to clear a long-standing obstruction on March 25, 2008.  He is recovering nicely, but could use your healing Flute Prayers, so that soon he can get back to the business of breathing well and playing the Flute!
 
Please send your Flute Prayers to Gordon Verrill, who has been seriously ill with a staph infection in his spine and some serious side effects.  He was in the hospital for a week and a nursing home for a few days. He will be on antibiotic IV infusion for 7 more weeks.  He is making progress but it is slow.  Our healing thoughts go out to you, Gordon.  We hope you can get back to playing the Flute quickly!
 
Please send your Flute Prayers to Consumer League President and activist Yvonne Smith and her family.  Yvonne lost both of her legs above the knees and is currently hospitalized at OHSU after she was hit by a car on Saturday, October 27, 2007, while opening the trunk of her car.  She is expected to be in hospital for a few more weeks, followed by many months of rehabilitation.
 
Yvonne's family has set up an account with U. S. Bank to help pay for her health care.  The details of the account are as follows:
 
Yvonne E. Smith Account
Account #3631 (last 4 digits of account)
U. S. Bank
 
Please send your Flute Prayers to Gail, who was diagnosed with invasive ductile carcinoma in May of 2007.  It was an early catch, and we are hoping for a good prognosis!
 
Please send your Flute Prayers to Linda Meanus, who will be undergoing major surgery on December 3, 2007.  Our hearts are with you, Linda!
 
All Flute Prayers will be welcomed by Stephanie, who is undergoing major surgery on Monday, June 18th, 2007, at 12:00 p.m.  Please send Flute Prayers for a smooth and uneventful surgery, together with lots of healing energy.
 
Please send your Flute Prayers out to Linda Meanus and the Wy-am Tribe for their loss of five family members on Saturday, June 2, 2007.  All five were killed in a car accident during a trip from Idaho to Washington.
 
Lynne Nicholson's mastectomy surgery was successful!  Please send flute prayers for her speedy recovery, so she can get back to the business of playing flutes!  Hope to see you at Vashon this year, Lynne!
 
Please send lots of Flute Prayers to Mary Youngblood, who is recovering from carpal tunnel surgery on her right hand.  May she heal quickly and get back to flute playing soon!
 
Please send your flute prayers to Todd Johnson, of California, who is recovering from a stroke.  We are asking for Flute Prayers so that Todd can get back to his flute playing and CD project.  Keep playing that flute, Todd!
 
Please send your Flute Prayers for Chris, who went to the hospital for a stomach ache, and it was discovered he had colon cancer.  Chris is the father of two young children, 6 and 10, and husband to Eileen.  Chris will be having surgery on Monday, April 16th
 
Please send Flute Prayers to John Sarantos, who is undergoing surgery for prostate cancer on Monday, February 12th
 
Please send flute prayers for Bill Nolan and his family, who lost his wife, Judy, on January 29, 2007.
 
Please send flute prayers to Mike Kaiser, who was taken off the very much-needed kidney transplant list, due to heart problems, which made the kidney transplant too risky.  We are hoping to have Mike's health improve so that he can get back onto the kidney transplant list, which will relieve him from constant dialysis.
 

Please send your flute prayers to the folks at Stellar Flutes. They had a nasty storm on the 14th of December were hit hard by falling trees due to severe wind storms up in Shelton, WA.  While they slept peacefully down below in our residential building, the office/shop building and our two cars sustained sever damage.  The 135’ x 24” tree which was near the road hit the bathroom part of the building.  The top 35’of the tree broke off and crashed between the two buildings.  They are still able to use all the facilities but are at the mercy of tarps until they can find someone to repair the poor building.  The bathroom is a train wreck but is still functional as a bathroom.  Their residence was not harmed. Everyone is safe; however, the shop and two vehicles were damaged.  Despite the damages the shop is functional. 

 
It is with sadness that we hear of the death of Chief Klia, hereditary Chief of the Hoh Tribe.  Chief Klia died on Wednesday, December 27, 2006 due to injuries sustained in a car collision on Saturday, December 24th.  Chief Klia served on the Hoh Tribal Council for many years and presided at numerous tribal events, including the August 2002 potlatch during the Tribal Paddle Journey, when as many as 45 tribal canoes visited the Hoh Reservation.  Chief Klia loved to carve canoes and taught many people of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe how to handle a canoe.  Several of our Flute Circle members knew Chief Klia and were involved in paddle journeys.  Chief Klia was also involved in health education and health fairs for the Hoh Tribe.  Please send your flute prayers to his family and Tribe. 
 
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