"A civilization flourishes when people plant trees under which they will never sit." Halito, I am Margie Kinnard, a Native CDIB Choctaw American and single mother of three wonderful children at ages 7, 10 and 18. Being a single parent is hard work but it is a special task. I don't recommend it but it is sometimes necessary. God has ordained the family to stay together as a unit and I encourage this in all situations, Jesus does change everything. I have had many struggles with being a solo Mom without getting child support. Most of us live paycheck to paycheck and it's always a fight to see what bill you will pay to keep the lights on. You learn to live without things for yourself just to pay for diapers. I must say that many times I do believe I had favor when a co-worker gave me $50.00 as a gift or the time I had a friend call and ask me to meet her, she had bags of groceries she gave me. These were the desperate times when I knew I had an angel watching out for me, and it was just these times that would give me hope that each day would get better. It did and now it's my turn to be your angel. I am proud to be a single Mom helping you today to give you hope for your tomorrow. Connie Reisenbigler - My heritage is Cherokee/Chickasaw through mitochondrial DNA GeneTree. It has been a dream for years to start a charity and help parents in need. As a needy single Mother myself for most of my life, a gift of groceries, a bill paid, clothes or a scholarship for school would have been greatly appreciated. What I remember, during my most struggling time to feed and take care of my children, those that did offer me assistance I have never forgotten. Through my past hardships and now blessed life I can now Pay it Forward and that is my goal to lift up those in need so that they too can one day give back as well. My family is of Cherokee descent.There was a time in my life when I had no idea how I would pay my utility bills, buy groceries, or even buy Christmas presents for my kids. It was a terrible time, I remember it like yesterday and will not forget that feeling. It seemed to go on forever, always something to set me back. My family helped all they could, although they really could not afford it. I was lucky to have wonderful friends who helped me (financially and emotionally) through those terrible times. I can never repay them for that kindness. Life's lessons teaches you to be humble. I now enjoy helping others more, being more compassionate, and truly understand the meaning " down on your luck." Through this wonderful organization I can give back, and possibly help someone who is going through difficult times. If everyone would help others, think what a better place it would be. Vicki Tapp Freda Mae Stanford, CDIB Cherokee, joined our group in 2005 with a joyful and loving attitude to just help and give back. A proud grandma, creative sewer and artist Freda has a big heart for babies and truly a glowing light about her in helping them the most. Anyone meeting Freda will see first her big smile and 2nd her true love of the Lord. We are honored and blessed to call Freda Mae a member of our group and a friend willing to help whatever she can to the Indian Princess Organization. Honorary Indian Princess Ayn Robbins We are fortunate to have CDIB Cherokee Ayn Robbins offering her help to our organization in the form of Public Relations and working with children. Ayni is an energetic, beautiful spirit and warm hearted friend to many of the Indian Princesses along with a charismatic creative talent. Although she is remembered for her Academy Award nominated lyrics for the Rocky movie theme song and Disney's The Rescuers we know her as Oklahoma Ayni and proud to have her on our team! Email: IndianPrincessOK@aol.com