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Married "In the Indian Way": Tracing Ella Depoe-Selsic Beyond the Reservation (updated)

  Married "In the Indian Way": Tracing Ella Depoe-Selsic Beyond the Reservation A record is often more than just a document—it is a rare, unexpected glimpse into the lives of our ancestors. This newly found record sheds light on the life of Ella Depoe-Selsic (daughter of Joshua and wife of Ensalsun) following his passing after 1895. As we navigate the complex histories left behind after the forced removal from our homelands, finding moments of humanity and resilience can bring a deep sense of comfort. Because Ella's father was Joshua, she was rooted within a community of family and relations who stayed close to take care of one another. Visualizing our ancestral grandmother having someone to share life with during such a difficult era reminds us of the realities of survival. As we are learning, multiple marriages or unions were often a necessary part of life for our ancestors for mere survival in a changing world. "Married Like Indian": Uncovering Ben Smith and ...
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We are all Making It Through something (or trying to).
This wild ride called LIFE!

The Hard times
The Good times,
The trying times
The Waiting times.

We are all trying to make it through something.  Another Monday. The rest of the work week. A stressful situation. A difficult relationship. A rocky marriage. A difficult child.  A divorce. An addiction. An unexpected financial loss. A Chronic illness or an injury. An unwanted disease.  The loss of a loved one. The death of a loved one. Behaviors of people or situations we don't understand. A broken or lonely heart. Our thoughts at night when we can't sleep.

We may be waiting for the fruition of our hopes and dreams. For Healing. For the love of your life. The hope of having a child. A job promotion. Finishing a goal, a long deserved break or vacation. Retirement.

Who or what do we turn to help us during these times?
Whatever your something is there is hope.

 Through Him!


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