The Wish Tree project is taking off. This week, every small pitfall that has come my way- broken candy thermometer leading to burned sugar, overflowing the coffee pot, cutting my finger- have rolled over me easily. I can't be bothered by those minor inconveniences while this project is spreading it's roots across the blogosphere. My spirits are too high! When I first started the Saturday Seeds project, I did so timidly. I feared that no one would care what I thought or was attempting. That my purple ribbon would either fly embarrassingly alone or I'd feel so dejected that I wouldn't even hang my ribbon if it was alone. Amazingly, it will be joined by other ribbons coming from several countries and all over the United States. The list of wishers grows a little each day.
Did I make this happen? Having you reach out and join me bolsters me. I have a new found confidence in my potential. I wonder what else I can accomplish. My instincts can be trusted. I feel full of hope and friendship. I am grateful to those of you that have posted about the project on your blogs and were moved to join me. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
These photos are of the dogwood tree that will soon be adorned with our wish ribbons. I can't wait to rephotograph it next week with our wishes hanging from it merrily.
Those that have joined the Wish Tree so far:
Daisies (her ribbon arrived on 1/22. It now flies on the tree with the others)
Shades of Joan (ribbons received 1/19)
The Land of Moo (ribbon received 1/13)
Sticking to the Point (didn't end up making it to the ceremony to hang her own. A golden ribbon was hung)
My Pocket (ribbon received 1/17)
Sometimes Everything (ribbon received 1/19)
Periwinkle (Received 1/19 Her package contained wishes of a dozen women from the UK)
Strawberries (received 1/18)
Hundred and One Things (choosing something courageous for her)
Notes on Life (choosing a happy ribbon for her here)
Giggling in the Rain (finding something special for her here)
Muppinstuff (an orange ribbon was hung for her)
My Abundant Life (picking something gorgeously textured for her)
The One Little One (choosing a sparkly ribbon for her)
The Mad Ones (left a wish in the comments. choosing a ribbon for her here)
Pins and Pints (received 1/18)
There are more wishes coming in from some blogless people. In addition to a few of you who emailed me but didn't give me your blog addresses.
There is still plenty of time to send in your wish if you haven't done so already. Read the original Saturday Seed No 1- The Wish Tree post here.
See you back her tomorrow for Saturday Seed No.2.
That is going to be one truly inspiring, glorious tree. Can't wait to see what other seeds you'll plant this year...
Posted by: Marilyn | Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 07:59 AM
I would love to add a wish to your tree!
I wish to release my expectations and enjoy each small moment.
Posted by: tanaya | Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 01:25 PM
:) You so deserve all of this! I can't wait to see your tree! xoxo
Posted by: caroline | Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 05:29 PM