Stories Collected While Living in France

French la Vie

Toussaint

rice crop glenn county

Down the country lane,

to a place i call home,

I feel my spirit walking,

each step enlightens a memory,

soaking my roots that run deeply underground to the other side of the world,

filling my heart happy,

tears run down my cheek,

watering a path that is behind me.

 

 

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All Saints' Day or Toussaint in French,

Toussaint, a day of reflection, of those who have departed.

A French Holiday, many well take beautiful potted Mum plants to the cemetery, creating a golden rainbow of harvest color.

As for me I woke up this morning thinking of my father, rice harvest, and the lane that runs along the rice field to my parents' home.

I was loved and that is the best gift I ever received.

 

Comments

25 responses to “Toussaint”

  1. Julie M ~ The Little Red Shop

    : )

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  2. Linda C.

    Yes, you are right, that is the best gift any parent could give a child.
    Read the blog “French Heart”, and you will see why Steve Jobs was working, creating and loved by his staff and, most importantly, his family until he departed from this world.

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  3. Paulita

    It’s good to have a day to reflect on those we loved and those who loved us.

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  4. Liz

    To love and be loved…How blessed you were and are…

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  5. Mardog

    So many wonderful people that have touched our lives and to remember this day.

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  6. Jeanne

    Blessings

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  7. carol

    so beautiful…

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  8. Chris Wittmann

    Your words gave me chills this morning, as I think of my own dad just about every day and wish he was still here for me to talk to and hug. It’s so hard for me to believe he’s been gone so many years but perhaps the hardest part is realizing that I lost him at a time in my life when I needed him most.
    Blessings to you Corey!

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  9. becky up a hill

    Blessings to you Corey.

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  10. Jean(ne) P in MN

    A day of reflection and nostalgie which you express so beautifully. As I get older, it happens more often and with more wistfulness. Thank you for sharing your thoughts which mirror our own so often.

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  11. Nancy W

    And you still are.

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  12. Mmd. Tortoise

    Dear Corey….
    How poignant your blog of today. There is nothing like the love that comes from a parent; especially from a father to a daughter and likewise.
    I am thinking of you today as we hold our dads closely with memories ever so fond.
    XO

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  13. Anne Gsolfot

    You are still love, dear Corey. And by more people than you could ever imagine. You’ve touched so many in so many ways. Thank you for all that you are.
    OXXOXO

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  14. Marilyn

    Yes, being loved it the very best gift. Your photo reminds me of the many times I have driven down I-5 through Willows and seen just such a sight.

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  15. Kathie B

    OTOH:
    http://gawker.com/5847344/what-everyone-is-too-polite-to-say-about-steve-jobs
    “…[T]here were things Jobs did while at Apple that were deeply disturbing. Rude, dismissive, hostile, spiteful: Apple employees — the ones not bound by confidentiality agreements — have had a different story to tell over the years about Jobs and the bullying, manipulation and fear that followed him around Apple…”

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  16. Zosia

    We also celebrate All Saints Day in Poland. It’s a big holiday, a day off work and everyone goes to the cemetery. I also wrote about it today http://polonicahomeagain.blogspot.com/2011/11/all-saints-day-wszystkich-swietych.html .

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  17. denise

    many have gone ahead of me on this All Saint’s Day. Father,brother dear cousins, aunts and uncles, friends,and a step father(one of the best) alot of people to miss,but then again imagine the union of all of when we meet again. Bestest,Denise

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  18. Christine

    This is one of my favorite holidays. I love the spirit of it! Was in Italy in 2003 on this day and came across an old church I’d wanted to see but there was no parking. So, parked quite a ways and walked up the hill to discover the tiny cemetery behind the church had turned into a picnic ground. Replete with little tables, chairs, food, wine from baskets and photos of loved ones. The living sat by the graves enjoying their loved one’s “company” for the day. I’ll never forget that sight! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and the French name for this day!

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  19. Sara

    Where I live, many celebrate Dia de los Muertos. It is such a beautiful holiday!

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  20. pattyg

    Your post is so moving! May you and everyone feel deeply loved.

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  21. momof5

    “I was loved and that is the best gift I ever received.” Such a beautiful photo and such true sentiment. To be loved is truly a gift.

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  22. Judi

    Here in L.A., tomorrow is Dia de los Muertos and I have created an altar in honor of my parents and my grandparents and my husband’s mother. Making the “ofrenda” is so soothing and I feel so close to them when I do this.
    You were so lucky to have a dad who was so special. And your mother is obviously a fabulous woman – and you are lucky to have her still with you.
    Blessings of All Saints’ Day.

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  23. Jane Ann

    Beautiful Corey! To be loved and to give love is truly wonderful!

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  24. KAMFreeman

    Thank you Corey for a most delicious and core of the spirit filling words shared today. Remembering and feeling the love, that love that will forever sweeten us if we take the time, like we do today, to remember and be once again filled with that love. Thank you! Merci…a gift was given to us from you on this day.

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  25. Rainy

    Corey my lovely pin arrived. It didn’t take long. Must be my good Karma as I am a retired Postal Worker.
    Rainy

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