Full Moon, Double Rainbow and a Goodbye

Yesterday was an emotional and tiring day spent with family at my paternal Grandmothers funeral.


Much of my day was wrapped up in memories and emotions, some still tangled up with the past, some more open and free.


I was prompted to revisit childhood relationships, my religious, social and spiritual beliefs. My mind explored my past and my present. My family. 


I discovered a beautiful woven web of history and character, a masterpiece of creation by myself and all of those who have impacted on my life.


Yesterday we all gathered together as family and friends for a special lady who had touched all of our lives. We all held her in our hearts for what she meant to us. We were united in our loss.


I was glad to pay my respects to a Grandmother who was a kind, generous, and loving woman. An inspiration for us all to follow.


On our drive home we saw the most beautiful double rainbow and of course, our lovely Full moon.


What beautiful symbols of God's creation and love .....


I was reminded of the children's song
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"when you see a rainbow, remember God is love, when you see a rainbow remember God is love"

I am also reminded me of two more of my dreams and wishes, to search for a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, and to choose my own funeral songs. Come on Sarah, chop chop!

August Full Moon 2010

What a wonderful evening we had celebrating the Full Moon of August with a party of friends at Lulworth Cove.

The moon was full and round and despite the cold we had a blast. 

Special prayers and wishes were made for our special people who couldn't be with us and we knew that wherever they were they were doing the same. 

I'm looking forward to the coming month and approaching all that happens with positivity and joy. 

Next Full Moon is September 23rd 2010  - the date of my paternal Grandmothers funeral. 

I will have a few thoughts and say some quiet prayers and wishes for the past, the present and the future for myself, my family, my extended family and all those I love, and have loved 

xxxx

1000 paper cranes - 36 done!

We've just had the New Moon of August so plans for our next Full Moon celebration are underway.

This month we hope to spend it quietly with friends on the beach in Dorset

The children are excited about getting together with friends again and are talking about what plans they have for the month ahead. We are all recognising the advantages of focussing on the positives of our past, present and future - not always easy!

1000 Paper Cranes


The crane is a majestic bird which mates for life and is extremely loyal to its partner. The bird is strong, graceful and beautiful. Because of the great importance of the crane, the Japanese people feel that a person who folds 1,000 cranes will be granted his or her greatest wish.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thousand_origami_cranes

   

We've been busy with origami for the past couple of days - I dreamt I was making paper cranes last night  - must surely be a sign of good fortune? 36 cranes made so far, just 964 to go. Yikes!
It's been lovely making them so far though. It's been very relaxing and the children and I have all sat around the kitchen table folding away. I'm making my 1000 on my own, rather than making a team effort. This has encouraged the children to make their own collection of folded objects. We've made some great little frogs which were good for racing, cups, wallets, boxes, butterflies as well as lots and lots of birds. It's really taken me back to my childhood. I used to spend hours and hours with one of my friends making little envelopes, tortoises, puppets and of course birds to fill our pencil cases with. I wonder if she would remember this? It is a memory I had forgotten about.

Gratitude

Today I am grateful for

1. the fun we've had together planning our Moon Celebration

2. my husband cooking me a lovely meal downstairs while I sit with my boy and Dream

3. the closeness of family

July Full Moon 2010 Celebration

"The Full moon is a time for positive growth and change- setting up new plans or resolutions and releasing old unwanted patterns of behaviour,  bad habits  or experiences.

A time to focus on your hearts desire and look forward to your future...."

Monday 26th July 2010

8pm - 1am 

Full Moon and a Midnight Picnic

While toasting marshmallows and singing around the campfire with our friends last night we made a loose plan to tackle another Dream or two.

This month the full moon will be on 26th July. We're going to invite our local friends and families to come and celebrate with us and have an evening of fun.

The children - and a couple of the menfolk (!) - are keen on having a talent show too. We'll all have a meal together sing with the guitars around the fire, play some games and hold a midnight picnic.

Cross fingers for great weather!