Dove Symbol

[Intarsia92]

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.

[dgman]

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.

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

[Intarsia92]

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.    

[GrayBeard]

Beautiful and Memorable, Al!

~~~GTB~~~

[Keefie]

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

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thanks Al--I should have known--Richard

[rob roy]

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

[jimbo]

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

[Marcellarius]

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

[cdrover(Clyde)]

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

[Russ C]

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

[SheGold]

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

[Reaper]

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

[daliclimbs]

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