Last Friday's big event was so wonderful! Some of the highlights of the day included a standing ovation for Peggy in the Senate, the Holy Trinity children singing Josh Grobin's "You Raise Me Up" to Peggy, the look on the children's faces when the painting was unveiled, selected children reading their heartwarming essays about Peggy and the project, Gary Secor blessing the painting, Terrence Knapp dressed as Father Damien doing a dramatic reading, Christine and Wally representing the Peg's Legs, special appearance by Mrs. Aiona, Representative Gene Ward presenting a framed certificate to Peggy, the beautiful mele led by Sean Tiwanak (Lolo was one of the beautiful vocalists), Yvonne Elliman and crew singing their magic, Magda and Reke enchanting us with the song they wrote for Peggy, Shelly and Magda's speeches, the closing by Principal Sister Rose, the list goes on and on. My personal favorite moment was Eric speaking for his mom, impressing us with his presence and his heartfelt appreciation for his mom's work, Shelly, Magda, the children, and me too! I'm a lucky woman - he is the man of my dreams :)
I should also mention that Thursday's "soft unveiling" and blessing here at the house was another fabulous event. The house was just bubbling with love and excitement, not to mention GREAT FOOD!
Thank to all of you who helped make this moment happen. It is so amazing to see this project come to fruition. I feel so privileged to be "behind the scenes" watching it all unfold. I speak from a unique vantage point and I have witnessed first hand that this painting is the result of so much devotion, so much generosity, and so much love.
Below is a clip from KGMB and also some photos.
KGMB News Video Clip
Photos on Flickr of Peggy on the Senate floor and the unveiling
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