All Saints Day 2007

   All Saints Day  is here. A time to go to the cemetery, fix up the surroundings, and of course remember our loved ones who have passed to the other side.
     It is good to set aside at least one day to formally celebrate the passing our family members who have left us on this planet.  Certainly they are to be remembered in our hearts any time we want, but find is nice that the Roman Catholic and Orthodox traditions set aside a special day to focus on their passing.  There are blessings by priests of the tomes.  Families gather to put fresh flowers on graves.  Chrysanthemums are offered everywhere here in France prior to Nov 1, and cemeteries are colorfully decorated with all the beautiful shades of them.
       I remember with much love my mother Jacquelyn, my father Hamilton, my brother Hamilton Jr., my grandmothers Doris and Gramabert, grandfathers Gandy and Doc C., my uncle Bud, my cousins Ronnie and Sandra taken for this earth in their youth, and for all those who have touched my heart, Gary, Chris , Stephanie, Rochelle, and Cristal.  May peace and love annoint your souls forever.  I miss you all dearly.  With much love..........