I used to know a young woman (autoharpist and folk singer) who one day surprised all of us in the 'old tyme country music' circle by saying that she had been called by god to go overseas and be a missionary. I remember sitting chatting with her for about 10 hours, and I never heard her say anything that indicated she was seeking converts. Her motivation seemed to simply be wanting to help people. She certainly never seemed the type who wanted power over others, and in fact was apalled at how many Native children in Canada were forcibly separated from their tribes and beliefs by the Politically powerful churches. I wished her well, and often wonder what has happened to her over the last twenty five years.

Rick