Memorial Day

We went to the cemetery early this year.

I like to have plenty of time to wander amongst the dead and feel their peaceful spirits.

I also like to go a day or so early, so I'm alone.

The hallowed ground holds its own special spirit and I love to feel it.

 

 We visited my cousin, who died suddenly in February of 2014

I decided last year to start taking yard stakes instead of flowers.

They last longer and in a few years, there will be quite a group of them!!

Ella insisted that this cousin she never met needed a pink flamingo.

I think he would have appreciated it!!

 

 My dear Auntie.

 

 My granny and grandpa.

 

These are Brent's grandparents.

I admit, I forgot a yard stake for them.

But in my defense, a dozen people will remember them and leave something for them on this day of memory.

Sometimes what I leave for my family is all that is left.

Oh I miss them!!