Wisdom of Your Father

HUFF Family:

Identifying with the Lenni-Lenape (Lenni Lenape means "Human Beings" or the "Real People" in the Unami language), often called Delawares by the English, we are of the Turtle Clan and thus our "totem" would be the turtle. 

The turtle is one of natures most interesting creatures being of both water and land. Because of it's great age and slow metabolism the turtle is associated with 

longevity. the turtle can teach us new perceptions of time and for us to slow down and live in harmony with our environment.

Carrying it's home on it's back, the turtle teaches us to minimize possessions keeping only those things that are needful to living. The turtle has amazing survival skills and is attuned to the "vibrations" of it's surroundings and adapts accordingly. 

While his shell provides protection and security, it is needful that he reaches out of his shell in order to function in the world. Venture forth with confidence and stay alert to the dangers around you. This is the message of turtle and the wisdom of your father.

This is part of the legacy I leave you.  Consider and conduct yourself accordingly.

(An aside):  What you think of Karma and some facets of your life being "laid out" before you were ever conceived is of little consequence.  It is evident to me that there is a relationship to being of the turtle clan (of water and land) and being a Marine (of water and land) has always existed in my life.  I'm just saying.