This was CC helping while I cooked, thank goodness Vic's puppers love her!
Well the day of Segundo’s 40 Day Feast was spent cooking and CC as you can see entertained herself with Victoria’s dogs. Don’t worry when they get tired of CC they get up and move but they love her!
CC and the Pups helping prepare the feast!
More of CC and the Pups LOL They had a good time together. They played together and then begged to sample everything that was being cooked. Turns out CC and the Pups love raw bread dough!! Also we learned the Victoria’s dogs are truly Yup’ik!!! They LOVE akutaq what dog wouldn’t mmmm crisco, sugar, fish and berries…Nothing better. CC and the Pups licked all the bowls clean as we spent most of the day cooking.
- There’s CC
Here’s CC all dressed up and ready to eat! We had Gundo’s Feast at the Community Center here in Ugashik.
The Feast :-D
More of the food
We enjoyed lots of yummy food honoring Segundo. We had Moose meatballs, Salmon, Rice, Coleslaw, Fresh roasted carrots, fruit salad, fried bread, akutaq, potato chips, cake, juice, tea and coffee.
The crowd ;-)
Nearly every resident of Ugashik showed up.
Me and baby bump...yes I painted those glasses on b/c I had my eye's half closed when Vic snapped the picture LOL
OK I keep getting asked….When will we get to see a picture of your baby bump?? Here it is. Didn’t realize until I uploaded it that my eyes were half closed and I looked half asleep so I painted sunglasses on it LOL. But there y’all go now you have seen me and unborn!!
Well that was the Feast here in Ugashik. I am going to have to do a part 3 to let y’all know what happened in Nunam Iqua. Due to generator and phone issues I haven’t been able to call home to see what they did. But once I do I’ll let y’all know.
Well I need to get this posted, have been fighting internet connection all day. It’s getting late and I need to get Cecelia down for the night.
Quyana Cakneq everyone for sharing with Segundo!!!
I was kind of getting jealous when I read not only here but also on mudflats all the wonderful food that was being shared with my Beloved Segundo!!
Quyana Cakneq!!!!
Ann Strongheart
Writing in forever loving memory of my Segundo.
September 28, 2009 at 1:19 am
Ann, you look gorgeous! Wo hoo. I am glad all went well today, and CC is getting cuter, if possible. My heart and well wishes go out to you and your family. Thanks for sharing wonderful tradition with us. After reading the comments at the Mudflats, I have no doubt Segundo is feeling pretty full and satisfied tonight. Take care, Ann..
September 28, 2009 at 9:16 am
I’m sorry shaky communications with Nunam have delayed contact with Segundo’s family but happy to see folks in Ugashik come together to celebrate his life though he lived there such a short time.
We , most of us, only make our mark in our path through everyday life- amongst our family, friends , and neighbors.
Celebrating his life, with food around a table, helps nourish more than Gundo on his journey.
It fixes his dreams and hopes for the future in the minds of those who crossed paths with him.
Go easy Gundo…
We will make you live in our work as you live in our hearts.
September 28, 2009 at 11:51 am
ann i love your baby bump. cc is growing more beautiful by the day. [just like her mom] yesterday we shared mac and cheese and roast pernil and cabbage and rice and and lima beans with Segundo. may he walk and not grow tired. may he run and not grow weary…bubs
September 28, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Thank you for sharing this tradition – it was fun to think of Gundo while putting out tiny bits of food for him. I tell ya, it’s hard to find a place for Gundo’s food when you have dogs. Mine wonder why I’m taking perfectly good food outside and putting it up high where they can’t get it!
September 28, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Ann; you look lighter (and a heck of a lot prettier) than me. And I’m bald. And I’m a guy.
September 28, 2009 at 8:53 pm
I hope my previous comment was interpreted as silly–
By the way, please let us know how you are doing as things progress. I guess you will be heading to a prematernal home? All my best to you, CC, and Victoria’s family.
September 29, 2009 at 3:44 am
Hello Ann, CC and little babe,
thank you for sharing so much with so many of us. Like others who have posted here I had some struggles sharing with Segundo; I have a dog and a bird, so outside it had to be!
We shared a rather typical fall weather type of meal; Goulash, Green Beans, Corn-on-the-Cob, Sliced Tomatoes, Garlic bread twists and Cantaloupe.
We also prayed for him, but my 4 yr. old grandaughter wasn’t sure she could say his name right so she asked God to bless “CC’s dad, the man who is visitin’ you”.
I look forward to showing her the pictures you posted here.
God bless you little mother,
pj