I wish these pictures could do the casket justice, they just don't. It was so beautiful and I was so proud that Aaron was able to build it. He pieced together a few different species of woods to make this most special box - he didn't have enough of any one wood for the whole project. The lid is cherry with bubinga handles, the main box is padauk, and the bottom is white oak. The black screw are handmade out of ebony. He thought he was going to carve the boy's initials into the top, then we decided on BROTHERS instead. When we showed up at the funeral home the director surprised us with a plaque that he had made with their names on it. It worked perfectly. He added leather straps before the funeral.
I imagine the time Aaron spent in the shop in the two days following the boys death was therapeutic. If Charlie, Cal and Harry were anything like John they too would have loved to be in the shop with their dad. He had so much to teach them.
Kellie:
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous. I agree with you, Kellie, that those two days were exactly what Aaron needed. Those boys WERE out in that shop with their daddy, helping him every step of the way. I'm still lifting you guys in prayer daily. May you find God's blessing in your day.
Always,
Lisa M. Shrum
So amazing! If I know Aaron, that thing was sanded until it was silky smooth too! What a gift, what a blessing. It is all part of the healing process; baby steps of a long journey. I am thinking about you all every day.
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Kim
Oh Kelli...I just want to give you a big hug. I so wish things that happened to us happened for a reason or made sense. I am praying for you and thinking of you. Don't ever feel guilty or think you should feel a certain way. Your feelings will change by the day. You express yourself beautifully and as painful as it is for you to write, hopefully it is theraputic as well.
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