Saint Thomas born , probably Galilee
Died c. AD 53, Madras, India; Western feast day December 21, feast day in Roman and Syrian Catholic churches July 3, in the Greek church October 6
The July 3rd Festival of Twins is now well established, but that would not be the best date for surviving twins. We need another date.
Now December 21st would be good: it's 7 months before Twins Day and many twins "vanish" at around 8 weeks. It make sense also because it's a dark time and yet, once it is past, we are moving slowly and gently into the light of a new summer. So many surviving twins who have walked the Healing path with me are in a very dark place until they let their twin go - and almost at once they too are moving towards the light.Also, being in those busy days before Christmas, many surviving twins find Christmas so hard, and it would be good to spend some time remembering our lost twins before we plunge into the festivities.
So I have made a decision: I will keep December 21st this year and every year as a special Wombtwin Day. I will spend some time remembering my twin and thanking him for all the gifts he has given me: this project being just one!!
Who would like to join me in doing this? Do post a comment if you have a good idea about what to do, and let's gather some good ideas together via this blog.
Wishing you well on your special day
Althea
I have given this some thought...we could light a candle in honour of our twin on this day...perhaps hang a special ornament on the tree.
ReplyDeleteTo be honest, I don't really want to "let my twin go"...I hope she is able to see me from Heaven...and if so I would be happy if she could feel included even if in just one small symbolic way. It would be something between her and I. If I am wrong about her seeing me from Heaven...well at least I would have the feeling she is with me and that is what would count!:) I can tell today I am feeling much happier about this than yesterday...it must be a good day!:)
On Dec 21st, I will be lighting a candle...and thinking of my sister and as well as you Althea and your twin.
Best wishes too!