Monday, August 11, 2008

above the door in my classroom

An old inscription above many a threshold.

Pax intrantibus
can only be translated as "Peace to those who enter," there is no single translation for Exeuntibus Salus that does it justice. Salus is one of those words with a panoply of meanings, among them: well-being, physical and emotional health, fortune, salvation, safety.

Perhaps the best translation would be "Peace unto those who enter; Health, wealth and happiness unto those who leave."

Paige Elaine Jaso (nee Lewis, Wilson & McCloud) R.I.P. August 9, 2008

My first great love, Paige, my Santa Lucia, entered eternal life Saturday, August 9, 2008. Rest in peace.

Pax and prayers for the repose of her soul.

scott