Originally Posted By: tessa
Sadly, my Machu died a few days ago but he was happy. He had been made chief and was surrounded by his 10 children and two girlfriends. The tribe is doing well but miss Machu. They are now 27 strong with 2 jack of all trades and 11 estemed elders (the yougest ee is only 36).


Sniff, sniff...that is bittersweet isn't it?

Your post brings me to a loss for words as I am reminded of my own Dad, real Dad \:\) , who struggled thru so much adversity in his life but became a tremendous success by his sole efforts and brought forth a large and devoted family who surrounded him with love and held his hands as he recently passed away. My family too, is doing well but also miss him very much as our first Father's Day without him approaches.

That's probably TMI...sorry...in any case, unlike your Manchu my Dad only had 6 children and 1 girlfriend, my Mom, ... his one and only wife of 51 years. But similarly, thier sufferage brought forth a strong lineage that will endure indefinately.

\:\)