Tuesday, November 1, 2011

A candle burns in my heart like a star

To honor loved ones who have departed, my grand daughter Atilla and I
made a procession through the house to our ofrenda.

She carried flowers, I carried the candle which was used to light the other candles.

 She had a song she wanted to sing for the dead.
It was short and sweet and very sincere.
She placed flowers around the ofrenda.
Shown here are my Dad's Railroad hat sitting on a glittery laughing skull. Many photographs of dearly departed as well as one of my  beloved cat. A celtic cross to honor my family roots.
My mothers philodendran, poetry and 3 beans.

Corn bread is in the oven
A pot of beans are on the stove.
Some more family are coming by later to share stories.

Linked to recureda mi corazon
dia de los muertos
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19 comments:

  1. GlorV1November 1, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Hi Gemma, so glad that you part of the dia this year. Love your ofrenda and the hat. How strange, I too have about 3 or 4 hats from my dad. Your dad's is a railroad hat and one of my dad's hat is his gardening hat, as well another is his chruch hat. It's wonderful to be able to share these memories and I love that your granddaughter Atilla was a part of this and what a beautiful name. Beautiful ofrenda Gemma.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 1, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    I can just picture you two walking through your house, carrying flowers, lighting candles and you sweet granddaughter singing...

    could it be more special than this?

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  3. Magical Mystical TeacherNovember 1, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Beans and cornbread--a veritable feast! I'm sure those who are near but unseen approve and rejoice at your choice!

    The Veil Is Thin

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  4. www.lalloronastudio.blogspot.comNovember 1, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    It will be nice to gather with family and share the stories they hold in their heart. Thank you for sharing.
    Adriana

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  5. Dawn ElliottNovember 1, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Thank you for sharing your altar with us and the experience you had with your grand daughter...just lovely. I love the cornbread, beans, and family part!

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  6. audreyNovember 1, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Gemma,
    I love that you actually had a small procession to the ofrenda. And the ofrenda is a beautiful one.
    I am so happy to be a part of this Day of the Dead celebration of the lives of those we've loved and lost.
    ♥ audrey

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  7. rebeccaNovember 1, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    gemma dear you are the light before the light. oh to hear that short sincere song! sharing traditions and stories with the younger ones is priceless, truly a light that shines in the heart like a star!

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  8. Roz CawleyNovember 2, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    It is so precious that you made your procession and remembrances with your grand-daughter. What a wonderful memory she will have of her ancestor, doing this beautiful thing with her. I wish you many more opportunities to carry out this act of love and passing down of the stories.
    Warm wishes from England! x

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  9. foxysueNovember 2, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    I feel the warmth and see the glow of your candles across the ocean flickering in the beautiful light, may you have peace and comfort in your remembering.

    Sue x

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  10. lyle baxterNovember 2, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    how wonderful that you could celebrate with your grandaughter! I hope you both have that opportunity for years to come!

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  11. somepinkflowersNovember 2, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    i imagine hearing atilla's sweet song
    was breath*taking...

    {{ love that there were
    the
    3 beans!
    such a grand story, that.. }}

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  12. GillNovember 2, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Hey lovely :)
    What a superb offering and I love that you have your granddaughter involved...you are teaching her your ways which are just like you...BEAUTIFUL :)
    xoxo

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  13. rochambeauNovember 2, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Hello lovely Gemma,
    Must come back later to read all!!
    xox
    Constance

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  14. rochambeauNovember 2, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    I'm back now!! Gemma, what your granddaughter Atilla did in singing her little song durning your precessional brings tears to my eyes. Thank you both for sharing your experience with us here!
    I'm scattering happy thoughts to your dear departed father, your cat and also to you!!

    xox
    Constance

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  15. Julie PrichardNovember 2, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Very beautiful, Gemma!

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  16. Queenie BelieveNovember 2, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    I love your ofrenda. What a wonderful experience you had celebrating with your beloved granddaughter.
    Have a great day.
    Always, Queenie

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  17. Serena LewisNovember 3, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    What a lovely idea to hold a procession to your Ofrenda which is beautiful!

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  18. TinkerNovember 3, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    How beautiful, Gemma. I feel like I can almost hear Attila singing...Love that you had beans (I still remember your bean story, from a few years back). I love the symbolism - messages flowing both ways...

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  19. Ascender Rises Above !November 3, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Thank you for sharing your personal story and altar. I like your statement to the right as well: "there is a light within you"

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