Samhain with Three Cranes Grove, ADF
This year, our Grove once again honored Cernunnos and the Ancestors during our Samhain feast. Eldest Minion served as the fire tender. He is still super-excited about that. Girl Minion helped pass out the ribbons for the Ancestors wreath, but her focus was more on playing with Chloe, whom she really needs to see more often, as happy as they are together. Timmy, bless his autistic heart, stayed home with his father. Monday was his first day at the new school (more about that to follow), and we definitely wanted him to be at his best and not over stimulated before he even got there!
Before the ritual started, I spoke with seamus_mcnasty who gave me a present. :) Those of you who are lj friends with him may have seen this post regarding his grandfather's land. Seamus smiled and said, "This is for you. Hob wanted you to have it," and placed in my hand a stone from the Mustard half-acre. This is significant because of the 2008 3CG Cantlos Druid Moon. Thank you, Seamus. This is the best gift you could have given to me.
During the working portion of the rite, we had the honor of witnessing the wedding vows betweenskarlett_syn and Richard. They share a deep love and devotion for one another, and it was wonderful to witness such a beautiful union. We had cake in the shape of a coffin made by JoE and Traci: Cake, Cake, and More Cake!
Our omens were Thurisaz, Sowilo and Mannaz. I always smile when Sowilo comes up. It is my rune, after all. (Those of you who know me may recall the amber sun pendant that I wear.)
I am still having a hard time dissociating in public. I am going to refrain from analyzing this trend until after clinicals are over (two more weeks!!). It may just be pure, unadulterated EXHAUSTION. :P *Sigh* I'm stuck in a holding pattern. I don't know how you folks who are so busy with work all the time keep up with everything!
I'm doing well, and I have a lot to be thankful for in my life. I am focusing on the good things and feeding only those things that I want to grow. This weekend: divination with Anna and Jonsi in concert. Once clinicals are over, I have two personal rites to finish and work on Hellenic Winter Solstice with skylark913. Yay, Heliogenna! We are actually going to do all nine devotional days as a group, with the ninth day being the day of the Crane rite. See? Lots of good stuff to come!