For nearly three years, one Maine town in the
path of totality prepared for the celestial event; thousands of folks flocked
to the spot on that dazzlingly sunny day in April; star parks, souvenirs, and
festive food awaited visitors who had come to see the sun disappear.
One family south of town prepared by staying
away from the busyness; they watched the sky from the solitude of their own
backyard. Afterward, they dined on red hot dogs, mac ’n’ cheese, and
lemon-meringue pie.
But no matter how we prepared for that
special spring day in 2024, how much more should we be prepared for eternity?
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