08/30/2026
Hello Facebook family and friends, these past few weeks I have had time to think about why I do living history. And almost came to the realization I might have to give up.
Today I want to share with you why this means so much to me.
Growing up, I had tendencies of being a good student, but I had a problem with school. While looking through the textbooks, I did not see enough people like me, people whose lives, accomplishments, and struggles could have helped me see possibilities for my own life. Over the years, I also began to see how that absence could affect people in my community and even within my own family.
I should have seen this in my son. He struggled with anxiety and depression and took his own life. Thinking back on this, I now realize he was struggling with the same questions I had struggled with when I was young, questions about identity, purpose, belonging, and where we fit in this world. I've carried this question with me ever since.
“Knowing what I know, how did I not see what he was going through?”
I believe more than ever in the LHF, but sometimes, like those past few weeks, it has been hard to self-motivate. When I get to this point, I pray, and when I finish, I go back to why I created our logo. Doing these two things always helps me to see clearly.
Our Logo is more than just symbolic. It is why I created the LHF and why I do Living history.
• The Tree: The enduring power of knowledge, wisdom, and lifelong learning.
• The Hand/Earth: Our ancestors, whose strength and sacrifices nurture each new generation.
• The Flower: Our children, growing through the lessons and legacy of those who came before them.
• The Birds: The future, taking flight with knowledge, compassion, and inspiration to have an influence in the world.
If you can see value in what I do, I would love to have you join me.
