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Sunday, November 5th is All Saints Day in our church. It was aprapo this morning that I was going through my mother's cedar chest in order to pass it on to my daughter. (You see, I am not expecting to "leave this world" in the near future but am tired of dusting and working around furniture that I know others would really appreciate.)
I came across so many things that brought back so many memories like, for instance, there was a card declaring the holder to be at "Junior Fire Marshall" - this belonged to the CEO of this web site and Tony received it as he was threatening to become the world's youngest dropout from Kindergarten. There were drawings (really works of art) by children and grandchildren, there were baby shoes and clothes, memory books from funeral homes for my parents - but there was the dress that my mother wore when she got married.
This, of all things, brought home to me how wonderful it is to be able to celebrate All Saints' Day. I know that we always remember the best of those who have died and that we loved so very much. But with my mother, I know she is with our Lord and is probably getting so very impatient to have us with her.
I believe that All Saints' Day reminds us that we should always be ready to join Jesus and and our loved ones. So many times we have read of those who left home one morning, never to return. It is difficult to keep my mind on the Lord at all times but it isn't difficult to whisper a little prayer of thanksgiving for what He has done for me.
During this week, try to remember all of our saints who are waiting for us in heaven by the side of our Lord - but remember those saints who are still here. If you know one, call him/her and tell him/her how very much you appreciate them.
Remember it is hard to be alone with the Lord sometimes, but it is never hard to say prayers all day long.