tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post3255462654645192215..comments2023-10-14T08:37:11.192-07:00Comments on Round Circle: Los Dios de Los Muertos, The Days of the DeadSpadomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17781369901345409341noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-84169108251752649872010-10-31T06:49:10.631-07:002010-10-31T06:49:10.631-07:00Joe that was an amazing story of your daughter and...Joe that was an amazing story of your daughter and her boyfriend. I am sure where ever their energy is in this universe they appreciate your special dedication to them ... as all of the rest of the spirits do too.<br />Thank you for sharing something so personal and intense .. to lose your child before you die is such a crack in your heart .. but you fill it with much love ... they feel it too : )<br />JoyCanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-77132184107262851652010-10-30T01:53:41.357-07:002010-10-30T01:53:41.357-07:00My Mum suggested I read this. I'm glad I did....My Mum suggested I read this. I'm glad I did. I'm a little nervous of 'sprit' things but this seems lovely. It seems to have given you much peace. If I did this I would hope to visit with my Grandad.<br /><br />Best wishes<br />CharlotteCharlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09780301137030466672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-524209019023988332010-10-29T03:29:59.649-07:002010-10-29T03:29:59.649-07:00Very moving indeed.
On many levels.
Also encouragi...Very moving indeed.<br />On many levels.<br />Also encouraging in the way you have taken control of your grief and turned it into joy of sorts.<br />The 'before us' phrase is the most poignant.<br />Thank you for giving us this post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-46224265608452785272010-10-27T18:23:25.034-07:002010-10-27T18:23:25.034-07:00As a child, I always wondered how I would ever liv...As a child, I always wondered how I would ever live without my paternal Grandparents, I was very close to them, but now I know they are with me always and I will meet them again on a different level, meeting their spirit self again...what great talks we'll have...the life energy must always be paid back to keep the great circle flowing and what a wonderful thing to honor the life of those who've passed on...they are only waiting.<br /><br />My thoughts are with your family on this day of the dead.<br /><br />NamasteA Wild Thinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11083369862963892366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-22775153455253411462010-10-27T17:00:02.889-07:002010-10-27T17:00:02.889-07:00I love this celebration you have every year on beh...I love this celebration you have every year on behalf of those who've gone before us. We will all get to wherever that mysterious home may be and to acknowledge that afterlife is a respectful and beautiful tribute.<br /><br />Thank you so much for sending the invitation. I promise I'll be there in spirit remembering my parents and the blessings they showered upon me.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-19665566883575003752010-10-27T12:20:22.185-07:002010-10-27T12:20:22.185-07:00Joe, I absolutely love this post. Yes, I agree wit...Joe, I absolutely love this post. Yes, I agree with "english inukshuk", it brought tears to my eyes as well. I remember the email that you sent to me earlier in the year about your beautiful, artistic daughter and what Dia de los Muertos means to you and your wife. I also found this special event helpful when dealing with my father's death. What a difference it made for me, when I no longer avoided the thought of my dad (it hurt to do so) and instead, began to celebrate his life. Thank you for writing such a good post.susannahttp://www.susannassketchbook.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-35695469193013981462010-10-27T11:26:15.950-07:002010-10-27T11:26:15.950-07:00Spadoman,
I am profoundly moved by these photos. T...Spadoman,<br />I am profoundly moved by these photos. The visitation of Maggie and Bobby's spirits among you each November must be a deep comfort marked with moments of sadness. I too have seen the altars in Los Angeles and it was my first experience with the holiday of Dia de Los Muertos. After that, my uncle passed. I made an Offrenda for him and then a good friend my own age (38 at that time)passed from a parachute accident. Another altar was made, and finally for my dear mom. I have not kept up the tradition as you have. I am amazed and brought to tears by how it has brought family and friends together over the years. I think that it is a lovely and healing ceremony, and a beautiful and healthy tradition. Thank you so much for sharing it.<br />Peace and Love,<br />NoelleNoelle Clearwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15879264907115107737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-18064282265226681652010-10-27T08:38:47.576-07:002010-10-27T08:38:47.576-07:00What a beautiful post even if it is laced with som...What a beautiful post even if it is laced with some sadness. I have no idea how to survive the loss of a child. But, I guess I have to have faith and be inspired by people like you to find my way back.<br />I keep meaning to create my own Ofrenda. Maybe I will get one up this year even if it is a smaller version of what I envision.<br />On Nov. 7th, there is a huge Dia De Los Muertos parade in the south valley. Yep-I plan to go. I'll be thinking of you and our family while there.Paula Scott Molokai Girl Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358261311454047999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-9765805379233551522010-10-27T04:31:01.611-07:002010-10-27T04:31:01.611-07:00Joe, you and Thorne are the ones who have inspired...Joe, you and Thorne are the ones who have inspired me to celebrate this year. I've known about it all my life, but had never made an altar. Y'all helped me see the beauty of it.<br /><br />My altar is in my grandmother's china cabinet, and I'm thinking I might leave it up year round.This Eclectic Lifehttp://thiseclecticlife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-70346415964009760802010-10-27T01:16:17.654-07:002010-10-27T01:16:17.654-07:00Thank you, Spadoman. A man of head and heart. Ther...Thank you, Spadoman. A man of head and heart. There aren't too many...<br /><br /><br /><br />PaxChristopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14227767014123557100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-67347229722690720442010-10-26T09:18:48.073-07:002010-10-26T09:18:48.073-07:00Joe,
You describe this all so beautifully. I love ...Joe,<br />You describe this all so beautifully. I love that you have been celebrating this for so many years now. I'm honored too that my shrine will be among the items on your ofrenda this year.<br /><br />I so look forward to spending dia de los muertos in Mexico this year! and will be thinking of you and your family.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163848048048193138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-91406463237604627522010-10-25T16:50:30.625-07:002010-10-25T16:50:30.625-07:00Oy....
I'm right there with ILTV--choked up a...Oy....<br /><br />I'm right there with ILTV--choked up and near tears.<br />And I'm not sure what to say past that confession. Probably 'my stuff' getting in the way-- I do believe it's a wonderful thing, this celebration of a life.<br /><br />((((((( Spadoman ))))))))Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14408403855260279799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-49874942325023559302010-10-25T14:46:53.464-07:002010-10-25T14:46:53.464-07:00once again you manage to bring tears to my eyes Jo...once again you manage to bring tears to my eyes Joe<br /><br />there is more I'd like to say, but not for this moment<br /><br />I'm just thinking about your wonderful celebration<br /><br />peace to you, dear man<br /><br />peace to you and yoursenglish inukshukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11837926498247135299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807994396764212014.post-80692482266925423572010-10-25T12:27:16.445-07:002010-10-25T12:27:16.445-07:00Glen's father's death last November is sti...Glen's father's death last November is still sending shock waves through our lives. Such a loss. I have always loved that you and Barb observe this beautiful tradition. Some day maybe I'll get there! Peace to all.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520811677683114077noreply@blogger.com