Just another day...

 I haven't written in awhile so I just thought I would put down what has been happening lately to get you all caught up. I went to my first Pantheacon this year, about 2 months back now. I had a real blast but I also learned that I cannot sing all weekend without losing my voice near the end. Other than that I had a great time being among so many pagans for the first time. It was a little overwhelming and I lost five lbs just because I was so nervous, and the fact that my main meal consisted of coffee and thats it. I love to sing and it was a great weekend to learn about the singing traditions of many different people and enjoy thier company.

Singing and song are very big things to me spiritually and what drew me to my current path. Both Groves I associate with incorporate singing heavily into the ritual and I love that. The only reason I stayed at the christian church I was as for so long is that it was the only place I could be so close to the devine. 

Singing is what keeps the universe turning in my humble opinion. 

Anyway, after Pantheacon I celebrated Beltaine with the sacramento grove, it was different from last year but very powerful. We each got our own rune and mine was gooseberry or honey. Clear thinking. Which came in handy let me tell you. 

Next was mother's day. My Da takes all his ladies, all seven of us, out to brunch as Haye's Mansion. Expensive but so worth it. Got my face painted by some really nice ladies, exquisite artists as well. 

My eldest niece is graduating this year and she was also asked to Prom, which was so fun to see. She got all dressed up and had a great time partying till one in the morning.

In the last couple weeks some tragedies have occured to balance the good. Two of my Paternal Grandfather's siblings died, one right after the other. One had been suffering from dementia so while it was a keenly felt loss, it was long in coming so they were prepared. 

The second set of tragedy is the situation surrounding my Nieces father. He is an alcholic and an addict to Marijuana. two months ago he had a seizure connected to his drinking. He was in the hospital a few days and seemed to be getting back on his feet.

Lately, he has backslid quite a bit and once again is in the hospital for seisures caused by either witdrawal or a drinking binge.

My sister, the mother of his two children, has to make some really trying decisions come time when he leaves the hospital.

Your prayers and happy thoughts would be well recieved.

Just a quick update.

Blessed be!

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