Notes from Vestry Executive
We are recommitting to the practice of sending out a short note after each Vestry Executive Committee. The focus of our meeting tonight was orientation for our new members Susie… Read More »Notes from Vestry Executive
We are recommitting to the practice of sending out a short note after each Vestry Executive Committee. The focus of our meeting tonight was orientation for our new members Susie… Read More »Notes from Vestry Executive
By Susie Henderson
ROSEMARY FOR REMEMBRANCE
They say that grief is the tax on love — if you love you grieve, no getting around it. I brought rosemary today to honour the losses that we all carry and may be particularly mindful of at this time of year.
Rosemary — has a long history and there are many stories tied to this fragrant herb. Historically it has been thought to strengthen memory and that tie to remembrance and it has been included in both the wedding bouquet and the funeral garland.
Medicinally the camphor in rosemary has helped to clear congestion. In our house it mostly comes out with a little lemon to season Jennifer’s favorite roast chicken.
Today I offer it as a sign of remembrance, a scent that lingers, a way to witness that death is not the end of love. Death is not the end of love.
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