Sacred Stones, Sacred Stories

Our Tucson Sisters had to say goodbye last week to a friend: this beautiful date palm.

The community is planning to install a new solar array and the palm tree’s shade would have hindered the amount of sunlight collected. But sad news turned to joy: the company that removed the tree (for free!) has found a new home for it, where it will be transplanted. We hope it brings the new owners as much joy as it brought us.

We sincerely thank Brad of the Mr. Tree company for taking care of this beautiful tree for us.

Area Columbiettes and other friends recently shared their time and talents to help our Tucson Sisters harvest dates at our monastery.

A bucket truck makes this job a lot easier!

Friends from A&Z Landscaping offered the use of their time and truck.

Friend Libby Davison mans the wheelbarrow.

Prioress Ramona Varela (far right) takes a moment to survey the work done by volunteers.

This is always a fun day, full of hard work and fellowship with great friends. We thank them all for their friendship and generosity!