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Title: Dove Symbol
Post by: Intarsia92 on July 31, 2012, 11:17:37 am

I wanted to post this simple cutting, not for the picture, but the story behind it. 
My daughter and her husband were good friends with a family that used to go to their church, before moving to Oklahoma.  The family came back to CA. for a visit a few months ago and during their return trip home stopped at a roadside rest area in Arizona.  While the husband was using the restroom he had a heart attack and passed away.
 
His wife came back to CA. to take care of some business and saw my daughter in church last Sunday. She pointed out the Dove, on the wall, and mentioned how much her husband always admired it and she?d like to have something like it to remind her of him.   

She?ll be taking it back to Oklahoma with her.

Title: Re: Dove Symbol
Post by: dgman on July 31, 2012, 12:33:00 pm

That's a touching story Al. I assume you cut the dove? It sure would look lovely if you made an Intarsia of it to send to Oklahoma.

Title: Re: Dove Symbol
Post by: thumbs on July 31, 2012, 01:22:26 pm

Like Dan said, Al--Great story and cutting-any chance of telling us where you got the pattern--I really like doves also--Richard

Title: Christian Dove
Post by: Intarsia92 on July 31, 2012, 02:50:59 pm

I should have mentioned, I made the Dove by blowing up the picture my Daughter took of the one hanging on the wall of the church.

I used Oak and it measures 24" at the widest part, per her request.

Richard, you can get pictures of similar doves by typing "Images for Christian Doves" in Google.    

Title: Re: Dove Symbol
Post by: GrayBeard on July 31, 2012, 03:07:54 pm

Beautiful and Memorable, Al!

~~~GTB~~~

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Post by: Keefie on July 31, 2012, 03:31:58 pm

Certainly a great story, and the dove looks great too, and will definately be cherished by its new owner

Title: Re: Dove Symbol
Post by: thumbs on July 31, 2012, 04:54:21 pm

thanks Al--I should have known--Richard

Title: Re: Dove Symbol
Post by: rob roy on July 31, 2012, 07:03:35 pm

Hi AL, what a lovely story and a beautiful piece of work. A  memorial to last for ever.
Rob Roy.

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Post by: jimbo on July 31, 2012, 10:40:42 pm

A sad story pleased you could make something for her to remember him
Jimbo

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Post by: Marcellarius on August 01, 2012, 06:55:03 am

thanks for the story Al, always good to read special stories like this.

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Post by: cdrover(Clyde) on August 01, 2012, 07:18:03 am

moving and inspiring, what are we here for but to help others. Thanks Al

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Post by: Russ C on August 01, 2012, 07:48:47 am

Beautiful job Al, I am sure she will enjoy and appreciate you kindness.  :)

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Post by: SheGold on August 01, 2012, 11:29:36 am

God bless you Al. You made this ladies day.. Beautifully cut and filled with caring... Thank you for sharing... Sheila

Title: Re: Dove Symbol
Post by: Reaper on August 05, 2012, 01:11:16 am

Very touching story Al.I am sure she will love it....Dave

Title: Re: Dove Symbol
Post by: daliclimbs on August 06, 2012, 12:44:43 am

That's bittersweet Al. Very touching indeed! Beautiful piece of work as well my friend!

Title: Re: Dove Symbol
Post by: Intarsia92 on August 08, 2012, 11:38:18 am

I have received numerous ?Thank You? notes, from people I?ve made Intarsias for over the years, but none begin to compare to the one I received yesterday re. This Christian Dove I posted recently.   I could tell such a simple thing that only took me a couple hours to make meant more to her than if I had spent months working on it.

Nothing could give me more joy or satisfaction than knowing that some small thing, I was able to contribute, was so deeply appreciated.