He struggled to bring air to his lungs after riding the rapids that propelled them both over fifty-foot falls. His grip was still strong on the child he’d carried through the ordeal who lay lifeless yet, but after administering his own healing breath there came a flutter of eyes, then coughing, spewing, and the young one returned to the living.
The Tribe welcomed them both back to the village, their voices raised in songs of praise for such bravery.
Before the Tribal Council, the young warrior recounted how he had tracked the child for two days before reaching him wading into the river.
The Chief spoke: “I give you this Feather of Eagle through whom the Great Spirit speaks to us about life. It symbolizes trust, honor, strength, wisdom, power, freedom and more. It is sacred to all our People. Wear it with pride”.
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