We've been long-time participants/donors in this program (approx. 15 years). For the first 5 years, we only donated items for auction to raise funds for the program. Finally, after yearly requests from Linda Myers, we went to the Rug Show to actually see what takes place and how our donations were used. We were able to not only do these things but also to meet many of the grandmothers and other volunteers that make this program work. We have owned a Pendleton store in Park City for 17 years, so the American Indian heritage is very familiar to us. The Adopt-a-Native Elder Program has a direct positive effect on the lives/livelihood of these Native American people whose traditions ANE is trying to preserve. We are proud to promote this program and work with many wonderful volunteers that give so much to make this program a success.
[Intro: Josh A]
I don't wanna try no more, I don't wanna die no more
I don't wanna try no more, I don't wanna die no more
I don't wanna try no more, I don't wanna die no more
I don't wanna try no more, I don't wanna die no more
Can you take my pain away, I'm so sick of everything
I don't want another day, no no
Can you take the pain away, I'm so sick of everything
I don't want another day, no no
[Hook: Josh A]
The time goes by, I close my eyes
I drown my mind, don't want this life
The time goes by, I close my eyes
I drown my mind, don't want this life
[Verse: Darko]
Can you take the pain away, it's what I'm living with every day
Stick a needle in my arm and it fade away
So I write another song so I stay awake
Yeah they tell you that they love you til they fade away
Yeah I know that there's a god, but I hate the way
Every time I try to pray I don't hear a thing
I never hear a thing, yeah yeah
[Hook: Josh A]
The time goes by, I close my eyes
I drown my mind, don't want this life
The time goes by, I close my eyes
I drown my mind, don't want this life
[Outro: Josh A]
I don't wanna try no more, I don't wanna die no more
I don't wanna try no more, I don't wanna die no more
I don't wanna try no more, I don't wanna die no more
I don't wanna try no more, I don't wanna die no more
Can you take my pain away, I'm so sick of everything
I don't want another day, no no
Can you take the pain away, I'm so sick of everything
I don't want another day, no no
Adopt a Native Elder has been very generous and supportive of American Indian education. They have donated to Nebo Indian Education brand new backpacks filled with school supplies, coats, mittens, beanies, Christmas stockings filled with goodies and countless other donations. Nebo District American Indian students have had the opportunity to meet the Navajo elders and volunteers at the rug show. Nebo students adopted a "Grandpa" and presented him with gifts and support him with rainbow box's twice a year. Service Learning projects connecting them with Native elders helps them learn more about themselves and their responsibilities. They're contributions back to their own communities helps build positive self esteem and a strong sense of self identity. This is powerful. With the support and partnership with Adopt a Native Elder we are making positive changes for a brighter future. ANE's humanitarian support to their local schools and community is exemplary. Thank you for the opportunity to voice this! Nebo Title VII Indian Education