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Remembering Degrazia Chapel As It Once Was

by Blossoming Widow August 6, 2019
Degrazia Chapel entrance with mountain backdrop

As August 10th approaches, Degrazia Chapel comes to my mind.  It is the day that the darkest period of my life began, five years ago, when my husband Brad died.

Degrazia Mission In The Sun Chapel
Degrazia Chapel Tucson

I remember going to the Degrazia Chapel with dear friends to light candles to celebrate Brad’s life and memory, and what he meant to each of us.

Memorial candle
Memorial candle to my husband

Degrazia Gallery Tucson
I think of all the pictures of other people’s loved ones, some old and some too young to die. My heart aches every time.
Degrazia Gallery Sun

Degrazia Chaperl memorial altar with pictures and Candles lit for deceased loved ones

 

Degrazia Chapel main room mural and memorial altar
I recall the last time we were there, August 10 2016, the year before it burned.

As we were getting ready to light our candles, a white dove flew through the roof opening.  The dove perched on the front bench and watched us.
I will never forget that, as I took it as a sign that Brad was showing us he was there.

Degrazia Chapel roof opening showing cross and bell

This is all that is left of it.

Despite the renovations, it can never be the same.

What is left of the Degrazia Chapel

 

But it’s still a place we can go to…

A place where love still lives and remembers…

A quiet and peaceful place…

even if it’s just in our minds.

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