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General Category => Brag Forum => Topic started by: Marcellarius on September 17, 2010, 11:58:00 am

Title: No bragging, just sharing
Post by: Marcellarius on September 17, 2010, 11:58:00 am: last Sunday I heard that a friend/acquaintance had un-treatable lung cancer.
it was discovered a couple of weeks earlier.
I decide to make something this week to encourage and support him and his family.
I made a for a "pictureframe with a candle" design and it's made out of 1/4 oak.

The dutch phrase "sterke" means strength and his name is on top the picture frame.
I had a poem in my mind that to place in the frame, later on his wife can change it for his picture.

Today I was finished and I planed to bring it over this weekend.
Then this morning my daughter came home from school with a note that he had past away. (His daughter goes to the same school)

I gave it to his wife now, she can use all the strength she can get.

....... what a terrible, awful disease!!

So, notthing to brag, but I would share the story with you.
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Post by: Russ C on September 17, 2010, 12:09:23 pm: Awesome job Marcellarius. I really like it. Thanks for posting your work. I am sure they will appreciate the thought and effort. It is always nice to have friends support and your kindness will someday be rewarded. :)
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Post by: scrollgirl on September 17, 2010, 12:11:29 pm: What a beautiful thought and a sobering story, Marcellarius. Life is so fragile, isn't it? It was a kind and thoughtful thing for you to do for their family, and I am sure they will treasure it not only for these reasons, but also for its craftsmanship and beauty. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

Sheila
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Post by: Marcellarius on September 17, 2010, 12:29:47 pm: I used an other poem than I originally intend to.
I now realize tha you dont read dutch so a translation might be handy.

this short poem says:

in our thoughts you were
in our thoughts you are
in our thoughts you always will be
Title: Re: No bragging, just sharing
Post by: julief on September 17, 2010, 01:06:50 pm: Marcel, I am sorry for your friend and his family. The piece was beautiful. I'm sure the family will treasure the piece because of it's intent. The poem was equally beautiful.
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Post by: Russ C on September 17, 2010, 05:25:36 pm: Thanks for the translation. A beautiful poem to go with your fantastic work. 8)
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Post by: sp_343 on September 17, 2010, 07:39:49 pm: I beautiful piece of work. Sorry for the loss of someone close to you. His wife will enjoy your work.
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Post by: dgman on September 17, 2010, 07:54:00 pm: Marcel, What beautiful thing you have done for your Friends family. I'm sure they will cherish it always.
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Post by: Judy Hunter on September 17, 2010, 09:38:42 pm: What a beautiful way to show your feelings. That is a forever treasure.
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Post by: boxmaker on September 17, 2010, 10:28:56 pm: What a nice way to show your concern and support. I am sorry to hear the news.

Mark
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Post by: dunk on September 18, 2010, 12:50:22 am: You are a true friend. Very compassionate of you.
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Post by: MadHatter on September 18, 2010, 04:02:22 am: what a thoughtful and wonderful gift Marcellarius, beautifully done my friend. im sorry for the loss of your friend, prayers be with you and his family. God Bless.
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Post by: Dawie on September 19, 2010, 12:27:04 pm: Marcel, that looks great. I am sorry that your friend never got to see it, but I am sure that his wife will cherish it very much. I wish you comfort in these times and strenght to help support his wife and children. From one dutchy to another "Sterkte Marcel"

David
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Post by: cardcoach on September 20, 2010, 11:31:57 am: What a fine piece of work you did. His family will appreciate it forever I am sure.

Mike C
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Post by: Kepy on September 21, 2010, 08:32:48 am: What a thoughtful gesture. So much more meaningful than flowers.
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Post by: GrayBeard on September 23, 2010, 10:57:56 pm: My condolences to you and your friend's family.

A beautiful lasting memorial they will always cherish.

~~~GB~~~
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Post by: Maggiesdaddy on September 23, 2010, 11:34:27 pm: Very sorry for your loss. What a wonderful tribute to your friend- strong work.
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Post by: Marcellarius on September 24, 2010, 04:39:43 am: it's good to see that next to our work we can share our feelings with each other to!
Thanks everyone for your nice words.
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Post by: Marshall on October 02, 2010, 04:37:04 pm: A great thing you have done hear ................fine work too ...........
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Post by: Reaper on October 08, 2010, 12:43:07 am: Real friends like you are very hard to find.My condolences.
Dave