Drawing Strength From Yesterday
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Since yesterday was Paddy's Day, I skipped a column so I could get out of the house early and make it to St. Joseph's cemetery where the spirits were waiting. With two pots of shamrocks in my hands, I first headed to my parents' graves.
Standing silently and alone, I dug a small hollow in the wet, sacred ground and gently placed the pot in the groove. I also reminded myself to buy a new Irish flag to decorate Shamus’ resting...
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Sue Henry
