Saturday, February 28, 2009

My Father

I was wondering what to write about today when I saw that I had been tagged by kmjewelrystudio (Etsy shop link). The rules for this tag are a little different than other tag games; you must go to your 4th picture file on your computer and blog about it, then tag 4 other bloggers to do the same. It just so happens my 4th picture file is very, very special to me. My father, who will be 87 in October, is a wonderful woodworker and he had built me a beautiful cedar chest about 20 years ago for my birthday but my ex refused to give it to me when we divorced. Last summer while Daddy was visiting us, he decided to build me a new cedar chest – he did every bit of the work himself using wood that came off our land – it means so much more to me than the 1st one ever did. I believe it is one of the prettiest things he has built and I will treasure it forever…I love you Daddy!

Thank you kmjewelrystudio (blog link) for giving me the opportunity to show of my beautiful cedar chest.

Now, I am tagging the following:

TheClayMuse

SeaGlassCreations by Robin

RandomMusings

Country Color Creations

Don’t forget to tag 4 others and post the rules…can’t wait to see your photos.

Glitterbug Originals Giveaway: don’t forget that today is the last day to sign up for Cherie’s beautiful pendant. Check Thursday’s post for the rules…winner will be announced tomorrow.

Thanks again Cherie for the interview and for the beautiful giveaway!

13 comments:

  1. That is a beautiful chest!! Our son made us one in woods class at school. Will have to take pics to show it off too!!

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  2. Treasures both of them your father and the chest.

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  3. Thanks...they both are definitely treasures.

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  4. wow that's amazing, and a great story to boot. Guess it shows you which man in your life will always be there for you?

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  5. Well said "thecraftbegins"...that man and my current husband will always be there for me.

    To answer your question about peanut wood - it is Australian petrified wood...pretty isn't it!

    Thanks.

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  6. What a treasure! Your dad sounds like a wonderful man.

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  7. What an amazing and beautiful gift. I am so glad your father was able to build you another one:)

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  8. Thanks guys...he is a pretty special fellow.

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  9. That is a gorgeous cedar chest and so much more special since your father made it for you from wood off your own property. What a wonderful gift, both the chest and the father.
    http://KayzKreationz.blogspot.com

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  10. That is gorgeous! What a treasure! TFS.

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  11. Really enjoyed your blog article. A father and daughter can have such a wonderfully, special relationship. You and I both know that is true!
    Hugs, T :)

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  12. This blog was so special and so personal...thank you. The chest is just stunning...what a wonderful Father you have..such amazing talent..and you can see all the love he put into that piece.

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  13. Thanks to everyone who enjoyed this post.

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