A Special, Significant Night
Here in our county, a very small dot in the global village, a number of people are going to be joining together at the Angel of Hope statue. The vigil starts at 7 p.m. It will be cold. There will be a warm feeling of connection among the participants. Each of them will bring a white flower to this special evening. They will be united in spirit.
All these people will be remembering a child they have lost, a child who has died. They are people who think differently about the holidays because they will not be buying a present or presents for someone they loved and still love. While all the world seems to be buzzing with presents and merriment, they are drawn to memories about how their lives were. While the world around them is filled with lights and songs, their world has only the inner glow of songs that used to be sung.
As you experience the rhythms of your day and of this season, please take some time and listen to the heart song of a parent who has to deal with the reality of their child's all-to-sudden departure from this world. Do what you can to make this a special, significant night.
--Ben Keckler
12.06.10
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