This is a proud mom moment.
A few weeks ago, BryonySeries was part of "Shakespeare and Art in the Park" at the Billie Limahcer Bicentennial Park and Theatre.
On artist, by the name (I believe) of Elvin stopped by the table and wanted to buy three Bertrand the Mouse books for a relative with autism.
We were running a special during the event. For every fifteen dollars spent, a customer would also receive a gift card to the Book and Bean Cafe and a one dollar in Bryony Bucks.
But when Rebekah ran his debit card, the artist had insufficient funds. He insisted otherwise, so Rebekah ran it again. Unfortunately, the card would not go through.
So he sadly put the books down and returned to his table.
Later, Timothy came by the table and asked if I wanted to take a quick walk outside. He asked how sales were going, and I told him what happened. He exclaimed, "That isn't right!" and hurried back to the BryonySeries table.
He then bought all nine Bertrand the Mouse books - which also came with three gift cards and three Bryony Bucks. And then he gave them to Elvin.
Shortly afterwards, Elvin brought two pieces of art to our table. I protested - he didn't need to reciprocate; the Bertrand books were gifts.
Elvin got all choked up and said, "You're making me cry."
So we accepted the art. Aren't the pieces gorgeous?
You should know that my house is filled with art and artifcats that are gifts from others.
But Timothy will wind up with a house filled with art from local artists he personally supported.
Read this story of how Timothy supported and encouraged a teen artist.
And if you're out and about the Joliet area tomorrow night (June 10), stop by the BryonySeries table at New Orleans North and say, "Hi."
We will be there.
