10/31/03
Today I have started preparing for the Holiday that is to come very tomorrow. I went to the store today to get some items we will need for the celebration. However I did not have to get much because I have been preparing for this day every since I lost my little one. I picked up some flowers to decorate with and some other decorations. As for the items and pictures at the oferenda I already have those together. I feel a little upset because I miss her so much although tomorrow will be a great day with a wonderful celebration for her.
11/1/03
Today we celebrated the loss of my daughter and all of the other loved children that have passed in the family. I hope she enjoyed the celebration I decorated so nicely for her the oferenda was set up so beautiful. I put tons of pictures of her with the family and lots of treats, all of her favorite toys, and I even made her favorite meal.
11/2/03
Today we went to the graves of all of our deceased family members early this morning to get a head start on preparing them for the celebration I freshened up the graves by giving them a fresh coat of paint, and pulling all the weeds. Then I decorated the sites with flower made crosses. Later in the day we had a wonderful celebration with all of the family.
As for the day of the dead relating to Freire’s perspectives I would say it relates to praxis. Praxis is the action that is informed and linked to certain values. The day of the dead definitely makes a difference in the world. This holiday is also an activity involving respect and is a very important process that enhances the community.
