Friends Walker and Dabney Sanders know a good thing when they see it. And there it was, curbside, light strands tangled, a gigantic slinky looking thing looking like a garbage truck ran over it. And just like bringing home a stray puppy, they took it to their home. They cut non-working mini lights. They straighted bent chicken wire. They pushed and pulled and patted the disfigured lump back into a glorious sphere. They finished it off with 200 brand new clear mini lights. And they hung it up for all to see. "We should form a non-profit, Lighted Christmas Balls Rescue," said Walker, half joking.
I thought he was serious, "What's the worst that could happen?" I chimed in. "People giving us their dead Lighted Christmas Balls, us restoring them, including a certificate of authenticity, and in exchange for a tax deductible contribution, install said rescued Lighted Christmas Ball in the donor's honor."
It wasn't until I saw the first rescued Lighted Christmas Ball, hanging in all its splendor. Restoration is good for the soul, and its easier than you think. So take the first step, follow Walker and Dabney's lead. Ask a few friends join you. Be heroic. If this is you, drop us a line. We'd love to see how we can change the world. One Lighted Christmas Ball at a time.
