“It is with great humility and excitement that my husband Monte and I have placed my monument, “Mary, Mother of Jesus” in the Kerrville sculpture garden! It is thrilling to see Mary placed in such a beautiful setting and so appropriately, at the foot of the Cross! In this sculpture, Mary is reaching out, inviting people to know her Son, to come rest in Him, to know of His sacrifice and the glory of His resurrection. Have you ever wondered what happened to that crown made of thorns that was placed on Jesus’ head prior to His crucifixion? Perhaps it fell to the ground when His body was removed from that cross and perhaps Mary picked it up and placed it in a secret place. That which had pierced the brow of her Son, had pierced her heart as well. But Mary also knows, just as we do, that Jesus left something else behind. He left behind The Empty Cross!! Our prayer is that millions of people are drawn to this special place in Kerrville, and that any who do not know Jesus will come to experience Him there. Those who do know Jesus will come away refreshed, renewed and reminded of the One who has promised to never leave us or forsake us! Eventually, the entire place, as other sculptures are dedicated and construction is complete, will tell the Story to every heart!”