Pedro, Paul and the Pipe

I think often of Pedro. The pipe ceremony was very interesting to me, having never seen one before.

My point of reference is the time I asked my mom if she would show me her cannupa(cha new pa). My friend Autumn and my brother Dan, and I had jumped in the car and drove to South Dakota one summer. Mom told Autumn she could not show her the cannupa and Autumn respectfully left the room. She didn't try to convince mom she wouldn't tell anyone, she just accepted mom's simple request.

Mom got the cannupa down and unwrapped it because it is a sacred object not to be displayed or shown to just anyone. She is a traditional Indian woman. She explained the purpose of the cannupa, as she cradled it in her lap. The she gently wrapped it up and put it away.

I had no idea there was such a thing as a pipe blessing or that they were different shapes. The order of the ceremony made sense to me, but I am still new to Native ways. I am thankful to have seen the pipe blessing.

Later I asked Pedro about his instruction not to house the pipe where a dog is present. He said dogs are very powerful. So I am left wanting to more about that.

I hope the door continues to be open for Paul and Pedro and that God blesses their relationship.