Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Patrick's Tree

Our very good friends Jeff & Asha MacDonald are moving to Ohio on Thursday. We're going to really miss them and the many fun evenings we've spent together eating, playing games & laughing. They are both fantastic artists (they did Patrick's bedroom ceiling) and I feel very fortunate to own one of Asha's paintings which she gave me for Christmas a few years ago. So, I can't tell you how excited I am that Asha GAVE us another very special painting of hers that we call "Patrick's Tree". This painting is of a fertility tree in India that people tie a string around to bring them fertility. Jeff & Asha tied a string around the tree for us when Donny & I were trying to conceive and Asha painted the tree some time afterwards. It is a beautiful painting - the oranges are SO vibrant and fantastic (this picture does not do it justice). It is hard to let them go, but we know this is a great professional opportunity for Jeff, so we're excited for them. Good luck Jeff, Asha & new baby Iyla - we'll miss you!



2 comments:

Amy Dudley said...

That is so incredible - they are such nice people, I'm sure you will miss them both a ton. The painting is gorgeous, and I love the sentimental value of it, so touching. Patrick is getting so big! Give him squeezes from Aunt Amy! Love you guys!

Shelly Hanson said...

Jill, this one made my heart swell. what a beautiful gift. Tying the string around the tree for you and painting that beautiful picture. You'' have that memory for life.