The Winter Solstice will occur at 05:30 UTC on December 22, 2011. With this re-adjustment of our planet's axial tilt, nights gradually become shorter and daylight gradually increases. This primordial event which predates all life on this planet is so significant...there is more light, more evolution of consciousness, renewal. There is little doubt as to why the lives of many deities, many pagan celebrations, many world events center about the time of the solstice. Astronomical events, which during ancient times controlled the mating of animals, sowing of crops and metering of winter reserves between harvests, show how various cultural mythologies and traditions have arisen.
We celebrate the re-birth of our son today...a movement forward, a renewal of our spirit, a grasping for more light.
We celebrate a renewal of our commitment to Adam and his continued healing.
We celebrate a renewal of the source of all energy as it shines upon us and all who strive to recognize the purity and the perfection of our son.
We celebrate a renewal of the message...the sun will continue to shine more brightly each and every day...world without end.
We celebrate the ceaseless, unending smile...a clear and unequivocal indication that life is worth living and that life has meaning in itself.
And, of course, we celebrate Adam's personal guardian angel, Ollie!
To all our friends, followers and fellow journey men and women....a blessed Solstice, renewal, light, a a brilliant sun shining upon you, your children and your dreams.
On July 24, 1998, our son, Adam Dzialo, drowned. Twenty-five minutes under water at a summer camp when he was 12 years old eventually resulted in a disabled body but produced an indominitable spirit and brilliant soul. Seventeen years have passed...we believe our son and his family to be in an active state of healing. We devote our lives to his maximum possible recovery and his comfort in his body.
Adam Dzialo
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I celebrate a renewal of my love for Adam and All of his Family!!!
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Walk in the light and be bathed by it, onward, dear Phil, Adam and Sharon.
ReplyDeleteI am going to celebrate with you! I have a white candle that will glow upon all...Cj smiled and laughed with glee looking at Adam's pictures!
ReplyDeleteHe remembers Adam! Love the hats and that SMILE:)
Enjoy and Hugs to all!
All of the hats (including the Bruins 2011 Stanley Cup hat) and the angelic Ollie bring out the sparkle in your beautiful son. What do you guys have in store for Adam this Christmas Day? Suggest you do as you did last year (unless contraindicated)and you all enjoy a day off.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait until Adam gets to the point where he is telling you to go take a hike if you put one more stinkin hat on him :)
ReplyDeleteThis Book makes some good points about the evils done in the name of Religion. However it fails to see the overall good that Religion has played for mankind. Religion is basically free therapy in a world where only few can afford to go to therapy. Religion also provides the moral framework for societies. The common elements of all religions which bring out the best in humankind deserves more attention from readers than this atheistic approach.
ReplyDeleteThank you Phil for always having a positive outlook and for speaking so optimistically about the world we share. We need you to keep our morale going. Your dedication is very inspirational and I truly look forward to reading your posts.
ReplyDeleteWould that we could turn Xmas to a solstice celebration instead! Light to your entire family.
ReplyDeletePam: Thanks for everything especially for the gift of loyalty.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth: Blessing to you, family, kids and especially Sophie...will keep the candles burning till a large fire ensues
Lisa: My wishes for you, Chris, Ryan and Cj...that life keeps getting better and that the sun shines brighter
Richard: You know that Sharon is a slave driver, hoping she lets me off ABR'ing for a day...hope you enjoy all your ethnic foods and festivities
Talkdaisy2 (alias Aimee Dzialo): I hope that that he cuses us out for all the hat stuff too; the real reason for all the hats is that mom just gave him a haircut at home...not a professionally trained cosmetologist yet.
Italia: Your comment obvious refers to another blog that I wrote days ago about the passing of Christopher Hitchens...all organizations have some good people who have done some good things, so what's the point?
Marcelle: I hope that life for you and Royce gets easier and that the love you have for your son spreads like a wildfire...blessings and dreams!
Claire: I send positive energy, light and all good things to you and your precious Sophie...is there a special yuletide expresso?
Phil,
ReplyDeleteI love all of the pictures of Adam! I hope the sun is shining on you and yours too! May all of our dreams come true my friend!
Phil,
ReplyDeleteJust found you through D. S. Walker (she is awesome). I am so glad to have found you. The pictures of your son just light up the page with that brilliant page. Blessings and happiness to your whole family.
Welcome aboard the cyberspace wagon of mine. I have also checked your site and you be assured that I will be a frequent visitor. Inspiration is so valuable to us all....
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