At the Methodist Dallas Medical Center, a large display cabinet has stood empty by the Auxiliary gift shop, Oak + Lily, begging to be filled with Christmas greetings. While recovering from surgery, a vision took shape in my mind, and a bumper crop of hand-sewn, stuffed animals and pillows, from Sew 'n Sew PVN (Presbyterian Village North), made the vision possible.

 

There were stumbling blocks such as a very short notice to set up the window on Sunday, December 8, which was a time of low traffic at the hospital.  As you see below, the window is right next to a security check point for access to the hospital.

 

Next stumbling block was how long it would take.  I estimated 3 1/2 hours.  I would need to get there as early as possible so we could make a 1:00 PM event that afternoon.  Yes, it did take 3 1/2 hours to set up, and we made the event, no problem.

This kind of juggling is nothing unusual for every volunteer in the Auxiliary and United Women of Faith!

 

Finally, how would the lettering and items fit in the space?  Well, you can judge that from the photo.  I offer all critics the opportunity to set up the next window display, but you are probably safe as the hospital is thinking of boxing it up in the wall!

 

Special thanks to Nicole Zrake and her contacts in administration, Phyllis Cummins, my husband Jack, Lois Hesse, Jan Bentley Sew 'n Sew PVN, the maker of the beautifully crocheted cap/baby bag which Joyce Whiteley handed me at the Christmas Party, an accommodating security guard, and the MDMC Auxiliary for giving me the go-ahead green light.

 

                                               Bottom line, Merry Christmas and God Bless you everyone!