For as long as I can remember, I have wanted a Mary statue in my yard. My mom, found me one, and on a trip home to St. Louis, we scooped her up and brought her back to Tennessee. I remember my mom saying, that we could freshly paint her because she was in sad shape. No way. I love her worn beauty.
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I think the worn down-ness is a testament to her survival skills. She's stood the test of time.
She's beautiful the way she is... like any mom who's gone through teenage and young adulthood, then lost a child. No need for fresh paint, Her strenghth has always come from her heart.
I agree, leave her. I love that statue. I'm currently looking for a Francis de Assisi.
I agree. Leave her like that.
Me too I love her worn beauty.
I love Mary:) She's beautiful!
I also love her just as she is. I need some statues in my yard. Sorry have not been participating, been busy with company this month, not much room for blogging. Soon.
Pam, I grew up in St. Louis. My great-aunt lived across the river. In Granite City and around there, Mary often lived in a claw footed bathtub upended, often painted blue. Do you remember that?
She is beautiful, Pam. I bet she really adds to your beautiful garden.
She will make a beautiful addition to your garden. The statue is lovely and it is a real find. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary
If you love her, that's what matters. And concrete is notoriously hard to paint, anyway. Happy Garden Tuesday!
I love her, too, Pam. It's hard to find one--and getting harder all the time! Years ago I bought three of the four seasons that came from a torn-down home in Nashville.
I like her like she is also. More character.
Cher
Perfect the way she is, Pam. No paint!
Lovely! I'd leave her exactly the way she is, too.
I would love to have a statue of Mary in my garden and truthfully would like to have her in a special secluded place where I can go and sit, pray and contemplate, and just be at peace. What a beautiful statue that I hope you enjoy for years to come!
the statute is gorgeous.
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