Rosalie Myrtle - Running Bear Love Little White Dove
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Rosalie Myrtle: A Tale of Love and Heritage
Summary
Rosalie Myrtle, a woman of rich heritage and enduring love, was born as Myrtle Mary Washington Wood on September 18, 1921. Her life's journey was intertwined with that of her beloved Cherokee, who passed away over three decades ago during Christmas.Article
On a warm September day in 1921, Myrtle Mary Washington Wood entered the world, the daughter of Bailus Earl Wood and Pearl Wooten Wood. Despite the name, Catholicism didn’t feature in their lives; her family were staunch Hard-shell Baptists, rooted in the Appalachian backwoods and of Dutch descent.
In those mountain communities, a person’s word held unshakeable value. Life demanded relentless labor, from dawn until dusk, six days a week. The seventh day was reserved for worship, reflecting the deep-seated faith of the inhabitants.
Days were filled with endless chores: tending to mules, gathering eggs, feeding animals, and drawing water from the well. Evenings offered a reprieve, a chance to relax on the porch listening to the symphony of nocturnal mountain life.
Absent were the distracting noises of modern life?"no cars, chainsaws, or televisions to disrupt the natural beauty. The night sky held a captivating allure, unobscured by artificial lights, fostering peace and rest.
Rosalie Myrtle was one of eight children. In those days, large families were valuable assets, as more hands meant more work could be done. Mechanization hadn’t yet overtaken farms, and while life was hard, it was also filled with love and trust. Time was set aside for cutting wood for heating and cooking?"a task that warmed them twice, as Henry David Thoreau once observed.
For a young girl, winter nights were magical. The dancing fireplace flames cast enchanting shadows, sparking an active imagination. Christmas anticipation only heightened these wonders. She dreamt of simple treats like hoarhound candy, apples, or a banana?"luxuries in the colder months.
As she matured, Rosalie Myrtle blossomed into a vibrant young woman, captivated by a handsome Cherokee farm boy from across the mountain. Despite familial expectations for him to marry within his community, the two defied the odds. The Woods accepted him warmly, and Rosalie married him just before he was drafted into World War II.
Passing as a white man, he sought to provide their children with better opportunities in a world still marred by prejudice. Their marriage thrived, lasting until his untimely death from coronary artery disease, mirroring his father's fate.
Rosalie Myrtle spent much of her life in Rosalie, Alabama. She became the matriarch of two families, embodying strength and commitment. On December 12, 2000, at the age of 79, she reunited with her Cherokee love, who had left over three decades earlier.
That Christmas, somewhere in the afterlife, must have been a joyous reunion. Two lovers embraced anew, free from the pains of the world, surrounded by an abundant feast. I imagine him enjoying his favorite Fleetwood Coffee with chicory and savoring her exquisite coconut cake.
Their story reminds me of the old Mercury Records song, “Running Bear,” a fitting tribute to their transcendent love and enduring legacy.
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