Then God said: Let there be light, and there was light. God saw that the light was good. God then separated the light from the darkness.– Genesis 1:3-4
Our Parish Family’s Memorial Garden, nestled behind a high hedgerow next to the front entrance of the Church, is one of the most beautiful locations on our campus. I have been told persistently that the Memorial Garden provides a peaceful environment for and visiting loved ones that have gone before us. We were blessed that only superficial damage to the Garden occurred from Hurricane Irma, and we were able to have it functioning fully only days after the storm. We have plans to replant the trees that were pulled over and relevel the entire Garden. Once all of those steps are taken, we will be reengineering the irrigation to provide a consistent flow of water to keep the Garden lush and inviting.
It had become apparent however, that the damaged lighting within the Memorial Garden, which had never provided full illumination, needed to be replaced as a priority with a pervasive and welcoming lighting scheme. Indeed, as Irma damaged or destroyed just about every walkway light around the campus, the time had come to redesign the exterior lighting, so every inch of our campus would feel safe and welcoming. The dark zones in our parking lots and sidewalks have always been a concern, and we wanted to make the Memorial Garden a place where our Parish Family and friends would feel comfortable visiting no matter the time of day. Our new walkway and pole lights have been installed in our top priority location, the Memorial Garden. If you have ever been in the Garden at night, you will see the dramatic improvement that this new design provides. You should now be able to read each name no matter which section you are visiting. We hope we have improved and enhanced the Memorial Garden to ensure its mission of comforting and healing can continue for decades to come.
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- Evenings are safe and beautiful on campus.
