IT is DONE
I have finally finished Brent's marker for his grave. We found out that we could design it - and so that is the path we took. As I looked around at all the different stones the cemetary had to offer - well, none of them seemed to be special enough for my Sixbit. So, the kids and I designed one special for our special man.
I am attaching the picture here - just remember that it will be on a black granite stone so the black that you see will actually be white and the all the white you see will actually be black. The kids drew the pictures with the mullet man being drawn by none other than the boy in the family. I am so thankful that this is finally done - and for those of you who have gone out there looking for him - after this weekend you can finally find him! I also put a big black box to protect identity somewhat. (that is obviously NOT there on the actual stone.)
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Beautifully, personally moving - especially the mullet man drawing of the man we all knew and loved so much.
I love it. Thank you for showing it to us. Love, Denise
That is a very moving tribute to Brent's life. The mullet man drawing is a real treasure, if not a sorrowful one. Thank you for posting this.
Edie - FINALLY, I have visited your blog! I think that the headstone for Brent is such an awesome tribute. You and the kids did a great job. I think of you often, and have good intentions to keep in touch with you, but my busy life sometimes gets in the way of what I want to do. Please forgive me for that. Your Mom just emailed me to say that they would be in town this weekend - I look forward to seeing them both. Love to you All! - Nancie
It really is such a beautiful combination of love. Truly a treasure. It will be a great gift to all of you as you visit this marker over the years. I remember on the Christmas after my aunt's death, we took inexpensive, nutcracker ornaments and put them near her. She always took the kids and I to the Nutcracker ballet each year. Then we stood and held hands and sang Silent Night together. On her birthday after her death, we went to Build a Bear (she had introduced us to Build a Bear the first time). We had a "party" and the employees were such great hosts. Each person made a stuffed animal. Then some of us chose to donate their animal to the local firefighter dept. Others kept theirs for sentimental reasons. At the end of the party, they give you a bear pillow with a marker to write on it. We each wrote memories of Aunt Gail on the pillow or just expressed our feelings on it.
I'm sure that God will bless you with many fun ways to continue celebrating the man that God used to shape you all into the beatiful saints that you are.
Ps. 119:28
My soul drops from grief; Strengthen me according to Your word.
What a wonderful idea. I didn't know that you could do something like this. It great. I love the drawlings. It's nice to know that you have a place to go to to just sit and talk with him and God.
"Unitl you meet again."
It's beautiful... that's such a neat idea. I had never even thought about being able to design your own, but it makes perfect sense. I love the idea, I love how it turned out, and I love the verse- it's perfect.
Hi Edie, I'm Jennie Kenworthy, Randy and Peggy Nason's daughter. I met you one time in Albuquerque maybe 6 years ago? I think about you and your kids every day and have been praying for you all. I love to read your blog and constantly marvel at God's grace in you as you walk with Him. You are amazing.
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