All Souls Day

Today is All Souls Day, November 2nd. All Souls day is a feast day celebrated by the Catholic Church. Today at church the priest explained a little about this day. He talked about how this was a good opportunity to think of those whom we have lost in the past year. In reading about this feast day I realized that there was a lot I didn't really know about it. I came to the conclusion that this is the Catholic Church's version of Memorial Day. In remembering those we have lost, this day is also a good opportunity for us to remember where we are going. This day gives us the chance to remember why we are here on earth and what our final destination is. And even more importantly, are we making sure that those around us, whom we love, are believing the same things we are. Where is there heart! (And who is in it!) I know that there is a lot more that goes along with this feast day but for me that is the gist of it. So, for our family on this All Souls Day we are going to remember Sid. As all of you may know, Patrick lost his brother in a motorcycle accident 6 months ago. It is hard to believe that 6 months have already gone by. So, on this day I will remember the trip Sid took up here to Ohio last February. We had the chance to go sledding, touring downtown Cleveland in negative temperatures and paying a visit to Amish country. It was a fun trip for all of us.

So on this All Souls Day I hope that everyone can remember anyone they may have lost. Love ya and God Bless, Tara G.