I want to know God's thoughts...the rest are details.

Albert Einstein

This candle was lit all day today,Good Friday for Uncle Dan.

Today he left us to go and join God. It is very hard when one must say goodbye to someone precious. Suddenly, like a huge wind the landscape changes then all is still. I silence my music and lite the candle in our hallway.

I call his daughter, my cousin Carol. "Aren't you glad that you knew him"? she said. Oh yes I agreed, I was priviledged to know him, I hold him in the highest of esteem. He was a great man.

My husband Warren is a Steven Leader, just like Uncle Dan. Each time the class meets, Warren lights this special candle. I use it also,for our prayer chain. The candle sits in an alcove in prominent place in the houses entry.

This place where the candle is lit, is painted the color of golden flowers. Light falls from the skylight onto a small collection of plants in the opposite corner and a table displays a very special Mexican creche. No one really comments on my small altar, as it is hidden in plain view. It comforts me there.

Today the candle burned all day for Dan, filling our home with it's rich beautiful aroma.

Goodbye and Godspeed, Dan. We love you.