No Horrorscope today. Do this instead.
I could only find one holiday for today, and it is a rather sobering one. I encourage those who can to observe this holiday as best they can.
International Child Remembrance Day. This day is used as a memorial to all of the children who have passed away, for any reason, from disease or war or abuse. Candles are lit at 7pm around the world and burned for one hour, then blown out. As the time chance occurs around the world, a wave of candles will encircle the globe.
I Light This Candle
I light this candle in memory of you,
My life, my child, my heart,
May it shine bright and true,
As you did from the start.
In it's flickering flame I see,
The life we shared together,
The love and wonderful memories,
That I'll carry with me forever.
I light this candle in memory of you,
I look up to the Heavens where you are,
I see the lights of Heaven shining bright too,
But your candle shines brighter than the brightest star.
My child you are still so much a part of me,
Even though you are no longer here,
You live on in my heart where you will always be,
No matter what, I will always keep you there.
On this special night I light this candle for you,
And I hope every one who sees it will know,
How very special you are, how much you are loved and missed too,
And will remember you with me when they see it's golden glow.........
Judi Walker
In memory of her son Shane
& all the other children who
have left this earth
2003