I'm either a week early or late with this weeks post. The project is a shadow box frame for my dad and it displays his military patches. They represent his more than 23 years of service to our country. It's constructed from red oak with an ebony stain. I had a lot of fun making this little piece that is deceptively simple and the entire time I spent working on it I was thinking of him.
Service is a great word and one that fits my dad perfectly. According to Mr. Webster it's the act of helping or doing service for others. Whether its his military career, his commitment to the church as a deacon or in being an all around great father/grandfather.
The work shop is completely full and busy this week. With work begun on the massive conference table tops it feels like the Chinese puzzle game in order to get anything done. In order to move one piece you have to move eight other pieces all the while hoping the dominos fall correctly.
Looking forward to the coming long weekend and a little down time.
"The best way to find yourself is to loose yourself in the service of others."