December 12, 2012 7:30 pm ~ McKinley Park
A night of remembrance~ sharing song and poetry
The following symbols within the image of the dancing girl
are reflective of Shayla and the legacy she leaves behind.
Representing transformation and her Aboriginal roots
- the Shoshone Indians believed the Great Spirit blew
the breath of life into pebbles, which then became butterflies.
Feathers signify virtues. Each feather symbolizes Charity, Hope, and Faith.
The Scarlet Red Oak Tree echoes the courage of a person of action.
Many people have gone to sit beneath the mighty Oak to gain strength and spiritual renewal.
The outside world can be forgotten and the inner world can slip back into perspective.
The Oak tree's mighty presence can help to restore faith in ourselves.
Joshua took a great stone, and set it under the oak that was in the sanctuary of the Lord.
~Joshua 24:26
Please unite in honouring Shayla’s passion for collecting stones, by joining in the heart pebble movement created by her bereaved mother, Tonya Alton
Campaign by Paul Hergott
that is a cool picture i like oak trees it is my favourite tree from my home land so many stories and legands surround the oak . very symbolic . love paul xx
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! Yes, indeed Shayla was connected to all aspects of nature and the Scarlet Red Oak is symbolic of what it represents and what she stood for. It is nice to know the link to you and what the mighty oak means to you too. As for the butterflies, you were there at ShaeHarmony, when we released 21 Painted Lady Buterflies into the sky as a tribute to her. Both beautiful images I chose for the program are reflective of Shayla's extarordinary care-free spirit. Her legacy, full of grace of love will forever carry on.
DeleteTonya, what you have shared here is beautiful! I love the photo of dancing girl, with the feathers and The Scarlet Red Oak tree. It definitely represents love. And I love the photo of Shayla, it is so her! I love you my Special Friend, Tonya :)
ReplyDeleteBeen thinking alot of Shayla the last few weeks, I found a homeade quilt with betty boop patch work on it and instantly wanted to buy it for Shayla! My heart still grieves for her...Love you much my sweet dear Shayla...xoxoxo love Aunty Mara
ReplyDeleteim an old but good friend of shaylas if someone could give me tonya's number that would be great i want to talk to get please help me out :)
ReplyDeleteI can be reached via email at power2b@shaw.ca
DeleteYou are welcome to get in touch with me.
Regards, Tonya Alton