A ribbon for every tree

I live in such an amazing community.  Seriously, the best.  

My neighbor, and friend, RIGHT across the street, had the UNTHINKABLE happen.  Her 6 year old "baby" died the day before.  In the tub, with what they believe to be an underlying medical condition. 

I didn't know him well, in fact I can only remember one time, recently, that our kids were at the same birthday party.  I do know Jenny well, Dave is friends with the Dad, and their oldest daughter is our all time favorite babysitter.  So we LOVE the family and wanted to show support any way we could.  

Their next door neighbor, also right across the street :) had the idea to tie white ribbons on the trees, lining our street, in remembrance of little Harry.   She texted me, and asked me to ask my neighbors, and they could ask theirs and so on....

By the time all the ribbon, and fabric was purchased, we had a little army ready and waiting to tie.  It was AMAZING to see everyone show up and support this family.  Active members, and non-active members, non-members, and neighbors.  EVERYONE was there.  So many people in fact, that we not only tied all the trees on our street, but all the surrounding streets and pretty much our whole neighborhood.  It was incredible to be a part of, and for me, a big factor in staying in Utah as opposed to moving to Tennessee.  I can't imagine raising my kids in a better community.  A community that comes together in the face of tragedy.  A community I know would come together in any tragic event.  The feeling of comfort, love, and safety I have here is priceless.  

 

Aubree wanted to show her support.  Here she is in front of their house. 

There were little "clusters" of families, friends, neighbors, at every tree...

And the few trees surrounding their house got tied on branches as well as trunks! 

Tying the long beautiful bows on the columns. 

All ages came.  Cute little Elle wanted to help by tying a ribbon too. 

A ribbon for every tree...

Sophia, who is their second youngest, wanted to hang Harry's baby picture by the front door.  

Here is their cute family.  Harry had the biggest smile, and was such a sweet little boy.  

He LOVED Mario, school, soccer, and most of all his family.  He will be dearly missed in our community.