18th August - rooted in love

18^th August

Dearest all,

We have received our final donation and have reached the amazing sum of £4500. 

We couldn't be more grateful for your generosity.  It's been a joy to make this gift happen for mum and dad as a symbol and sign of the love and esteem of us all.  Thank you.  

To give you the final break-down: £3500 is the cost of making the icon itself.  Added to this is £200, the price of the 4 hand-made silver hinges for the doors - which we hope you will agree are beautiful.  The remainder, a sum of £800, is going to the two charities: the Pathshala photography institute (http://pathshalainstitute.org) and the Rosemary Foundation hospice (https://www.rosemary-foundation.org.uk).

The icon is now finished at last, but only just (as of last night) so rather than post photos at this stage, it makes more sense for you to hang on for the real thing tomorrow.  We think Mum and Dad are still unaware of all this, so please keep stum until the icon is given to them after the meal and speeches. We are so excited to see you tomorrow - and we hope you are as thrilled with the gift as we are.  (For those who aren't coming to the party, we will post photos on the website after the party.)

With much love and anticipation,

the daughters Grey