8-26-07 - By Susie Hawk, New Keeper of the Heart Drum, Clan Mother, Suquamish Tribe, Suquamish, WA.

Hello and good morning to you.  I just had wanted to let you know about the Strong Heart Drum and her participation in the sundance this year. Our drum chief chose not to show up and had other engagements. So the women took over the drumming and at one point all of my grandchildren sat down and just started singing and drumming. It was the most amazing thing I believe I have ever experienced. The children on the Heart drum. We had one dancer that was on a vision quest and they sang and drummed for him. His name is Randy. Wow!!! 

Everything was as it should be.

Many prayers were sent out for you [Barbara} and BJ. Quintana [maker of the Heart Drum]. Also for all the people and communities that have taken care of and been part of this beautiful drum. So for now god bless you and keep you safe healthy and happy until the next time we speak.