Family, friends and community members came out to support author M. P. Slaughter during her book signing and reading last Thursday at the Gazette-Journal. On the release date of her collection of poetry, “Until the Cardinals Carry Me Home,” Slaughter took to Facebook to show her gratitude. “Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me on this journey,” she wrote. “The love I have received has been overwhelming. My heart is full. I know I’ll be okay until the cardinals carry me home.” Copies of her book can be found at The Nook in Gloucester Court House....