I wanted to kick off Halloween week with this image. I thought it to be very disturbing when I saw it come to life after downloading it. I have of course added the reflection below but none of the vague faces were Photoshoped in. I won't say when or how the picture was taken...because in this state...it will help make my point. In the center is the innocent child with dark figures swirling around her...vying for her attention.

I am reminded of my youth when my cousin and I (I was an only child with no brothers or sisters...my cousin and I were very close) had free reign during the Halloween Season. We were on our own...dressed up and trick or treating. It was a totally different environment then. Just last week, the news was so disturbing...3 of the 5 nights, news announced yet another child each night missing and found murdered. Another caution for our children on Halloween night is to be vigilant of traffic...USA Today states in an article that being hit by a car is twice as likely to happen on Halloween.

Halloween is a time honored tradition for our kids. But in today's world...there is the fun side and the dark side of the streets. I pray that as the night approaches, each of your families will only have fond memories...be ever vigilant of those who do not wish the best for your children...swirling out there...looking for a victim.

It can be a wondrous night with candy and goodies for all while loving parents watch from the street while sound of a doorbell rings and shouts of "treat or treat" fill the chilly October air. Have a great night with the kids...just be vigilant.

Dan