There's a feeling in the air
There's excitement everywhere!
This is my favorite project every year ~ and when we arrive at the South Towne Expo Center to set up our tree, I feel giddy with excitement and anticipation. There is so much love in this building I am amazed the roof can stay on! As we visited with our neighbors and walked around looking at the amazing trees in various stages of creation, the artistry is amazing - but it is the love that is packed into each display that is so poignant. Every story is touching and memorable. And every cent that is earned through the Festival of Trees goes to help children receive the medical care they so desperately need.
"Judy Gets Her Wings." This beautiful tree is dedicated with love to our dear friend, Judy, who left us after a valiant fight against cancer. She loved everyone and spent her time serving and helping others every day. She was an angel and dear friend, who set a shining example of Christlike love and compassion. ~ Judy has truly earned her wings.
Our Festival Crew ~
Ardis, Sandy, Kathy ~ in front
Paula (our amazing designer), Carolyn, Barbara and Lynn (our quilter)
Many others helped during the year as we made the decorations for the tree and others gave financial support.
A few of the other things at the festival that I really liked
There is always a little friendly rivalry going on . . . one family did two trees - BYU & /UofU side by side and they both had these delightful signs, "In this house . . ." I had to send this to Cori, our True Blue Through and Through, Died in the Wool, BYU fan
Lots of fun trees, and many amazing displays.
A delightful advent calendar made out of an old window
This was my very favorite ~ an almost life size nativity
This tree is crocheted ~ and this lovely lady spent over 800 hours doing it! This is her third tree for the Festival and she had her own touching story to tell. This is such an amazing event. Last year over a million dollars was raised to help children get the medical help they need at Primary Children's Hospital.
1 comment:
Your tree, and all the meaning and feeling behind it, was so very lovely.
And I gotta get us one of those 'In this house... We do Y' signs. Cori would love it, you are right!
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