At 11:00p.m. there is a Luminaria "Ceremony". Throughout the year we have sold white luminaria bags in memory or honor of people with cancer. We decorate the bags throughout the day, some teams let the purchasers decorate their bags. Then we put in sand and a candle and light it. The luminaria bags light our walk through the night. There is a silent lap where we reflect on those fighting the battle and those who have lost the fight.
Uncle Tom and Barb lighting the candles.
Two of our decorated bags. The one on the left is my neighbor who has just lost her mother at the wonderful age of 99 to simple old age. Sarah was a delight to be around. She has spent the better part of the last year at Jeannie's (my neighbor) and had become like a grandmother to me and my family. I loved to hear her stories of growing up and raising her children. Even in her last days, you could be guaranteed a smile from her at the mention of shoes and handsome young men. I will miss her.
At 11:00p.m. there is a Luminaria "Ceremony". Throughout the year we have sold white luminaria bags in memory or honor of people with cancer. We decorate the bags throughout the day, some teams let the purchasers decorate their bags. Then we put in sand and a candle and light it. The luminaria bags light our walk through the night. There is a silent lap where we reflect on those fighting the battle and those who have lost the fight.
Uncle Tom and Barb lighting the candles.
Two of our decorated bags. The one on the left is my neighbor who has just lost her mother at the wonderful age of 99 to simple old age. Sarah was a delight to be around. She has spent the better part of the last year at Jeannie's (my neighbor) and had become like a grandmother to me and my family. I loved to hear her stories of growing up and raising her children. Even in her last days, you could be guaranteed a smile from her at the mention of shoes and handsome young men. I will miss her. 
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