Halloween

 

                                                             Happy Birthday Amber!
                                         She and Stephen spent the evening with her parents.
.                                        Our celebration was on Nov 1.  She had a terrific birthday.
                                         Amber enjoyed being able to celebrate for 2 days straight!


Halloween is my favorite holiday of the year.  The house is decorated, and the candy awaits the kids arriving for their treats.  This is the one day a year where I feel I can truly be myself, and not be criticized for it.  Although I don't dress in costume any more, I enjoyed seeing the kids (and parents) who do.   The kids love coming here because as they get older, they get full sized candy bars (yes, even the parents who are dressed up)!  I also enjoy catching up on the happenings in their lives as they have moved beyond elementary school. This year I was especially touched when 3 teens came by. First, they put on a little skit which made me laugh.  I remembered 2 of them from elementary school (from substitute teaching).  They were excited I remembered their names, and I was relieved when I got them right!  Anyhow, they asked if I would consider teaching in the high school.  They miss me!  I was very moved because how many students remember their substitute teachers?  It is also fun to see kids who are now grown bringing their children to the door.  I was shocked that Megan now has 2 kids, one age 8 and one age 4.  Where has the time gone?



I don't do scary.  This afterall is the eve before All Saints' Day, and 2 days before All Souls' Day. I celebrate by remembering all that have gone before us.  I say special intentions and prayers for each one who is placed in my heart that they are living peacefully in the after life.




Thank you Lord for keeping your children safe and in your loving care. :)