Nov.02, in Christian Circles is a day dedicated to "All Souls Day", and the whole family was present at the firt mass 0700 am,,, the waking up and getting dressed to go, was a nightmare.
Finally having found our way to the cemetery, and waiting for the priest to start,( for me the clock did not seem to move), finally a short homily and the final blessing the mass came to an end. Meeting a lot of people in and around the parish a hello here a goodbye there.
We went to visit our family grave, wherein my husbands mother and father were laid to rest.
What a different world we walked into once we stepped into the cemetery, the truth really really hits you, death is permanent and no escape from it, the atmosphere was sober, candles all over the place, flowers decorations what a wonderful sight, was kind of sorry for not getting some pics of the beautiful creations in flowers and candles,If there was a prize dedicated for the best dressed grave"Tough one" there would have to be more than one"First"
The husband, kids and me, could not thank our parents enough for the wonderful legacy they have left behind, in terms of relationships, love and compassion. Their goodness they have sowed is here for us to reap and harvest the fruit of which we are enjoying...Thank you Mum and Dad ...
Was glad the little adults could get to see where their paternal grandparents are, they were very little when they passed away, and do have faint and kind memories of their grandmother, their , grandfather passed when the boy was an infant.
My daughter particularly remembers her elegance, the way she sat she ate, her mannerisims and all they have and think about them is good, dont we too have to go the same way / do good, let the generation reap the fruits of the goodness you have sowed... Lets spread happiness, peace and let our faith grow and show.....
