[Ryobi]

Today was my mom's birthday. The first one she wasn't here for.

I light a candle for her. May her afterlife journey be beautiful and bright.

I light one for her family and friends, who miss her.

I light a candle for my brother in law, who committed suicide this past Oct. (his B-day is tomorrow) May the light show him a better path.

I light one for my sister, 2 nephews, and 2 grand nephews. May they find peace in something none of us (my family) understand.

I light one for a long time friend of mine who committed suicide in Sept. He felt buried with guilt for things he had done at war, it was his way out of going back to war. (his B-day is Thurs) May the light show him peace and understanding.