As you may know (or perhaps not if you are new to my blog), I am a huge fan of Halloween. It’s my favourite holiday of the year. I love the costumes and the silly, scary decorations and the jack-o-lanterns and the joy of watching the neighbourhood come alive.
Last year, however my love of Halloween was tainted as it was the beginning of the end of my marriage. The day before Halloween I exploded in my frustration and Halloween itself was a very painful day for me. I know I mentioned in a couple of earlier blogs that I wasn’t sure if I’d stay home this year and reflect on the year that has passed or if I’d go out and do my best to shine light again upon my favourite holiday. Last week, I picked up my costumes (yes TWO) and it seems that the universe agrees!
For today when I came home, the front yard of my apartment building was filled with Halloween decorations. I couldn’t help but smile. I thought of my rubbermaid bin in storage overstuffed with Halloween decorations. And suddenly, I was excited for Halloween. Yes, the light is breaking through the clouds on this for me. And seeing the decorations in the front yard only solidified it for me.
Bring on the Halloween Haunts. I’m ready. Jack-o-lantern #1 carved. Jack-o-lantern #2 will be carved this coming weekend. Yes. I am ready and I’m smiling.
Moments to move beyond.
Moments of surprise smiles.
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