The Family Alter

In the closet, on a shelf of the dresser units just below eye height, Gregory has set up his Family Alter. There variously framed photographs of family members who have "found their way out" smile their love while we remain until it is time to follow.


Each morning Gregory spends time with them: remembering, contemplating, sharing, meditating. He considers them his Spirit Guides and he thanks them for their past support as well as in advance for their present and future support.


On the back of each photograph there is a post-it with the name of the relative written on it. While he knows who each person is, he cannot always name each person so the signs help. 


Part of Gregory has followed already and I know that his Spirit Guides cradle him gently.