Last week I got a call from my family on the Kalispel Reservation north of Spokane Washington. They called to tell me my grandma wasn't doing very well. Her health was fading fast. So the great tribe that they are, the Kalispel's sent for me and family to get there as soon as possible.
I got to spend a few days with my grandma before she left this world. I was heartbroken when I found out the bad news and I didn't think I was going to get another chance to hold her again. I was very fortunate to make it to her side in the last few days of her life. I love her very much and anybody who really knows me has heard me speak of her. She was truly a great woman and I looked up to her a great deal because of the person she was and everything she did for everyone who ever met her. I miss her so much but I'm glad that her long battle is over and she is in a better place.
In Loving Memory of My Grandmother Alice Ignace.
While we were there I couldn't help but take pictures of the beautiful country that the Kalispel's were blessed with. I think that they have to have the most beautiful reservation. Truly Inspiring.
I cannot even begin to describe everyone of those pictures because there are so many. There are more but I think this was enough for now... I'm going to miss my grandma very much. My heart is still hurting but in time I know it will be easier to accept. :'(
