For some reason, quite a while back, she decided to do something very special for me.... probably just to see me cry at my picnic.... it worked!
That little sweetheart sat down and designed a gnome clock.... just for ME! She documented each step in the process with a beautiful book and included "THE Poem" that was written as M'Ladies headed off on their epic journey to Cedar Hill. You don't get to see everything, but..... she included the original design sketches.
After adjusting colors and details on the sketches, she searched for just the right craftsman to create this work of art just for me. With the perfect piece of white pine in front of him, and mallet and chisels in hand, he began to carefully carve and shape my treasure....
More carving followed by painting and more painting and special extra touches like tiny gem stones from the Black Mountains of North Carolina hang from his tool belt. Then Diane carved a special message to me on the back of the clock....
Then she succeeded in making me bawl like a baby....
Thank you Diane! That will ALWAYS be one of my most cherished treasures in the world! I can't believe all the thought and care that you put into something for lil old me..... and the book and the postcards are icing on one of the nicest gifts I will ever receive in my life.....
What a precious gift indeed! Very thoughtful, and a beaut! Thanks for sharing the pictures, Bill. Was nice seeing it come from conception to completion
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For some reason, quite a while back, she decided to do something very special for me.... probably just to see me cry at my picnic.... it worked!
For some reason???? Well let's see I could name only about 100 + , But I'll just name a few The Garden helper is been the best part of my life Since Oct'2005, I have gained soooo much knowledge here about plants and flowers!!!!!! I have made some sincere lifelong friends here!!!!!!!! I have learned to be a gnome's Best Friend!!!! I have learned I have creativity I otherwise never would have discovered about myself, if the Garden Helper didn't exist!!!!
ANDDDDDDDDDDDDD I have learned you never ever poke a bear!! ~~~~
BUT most importantly I have learned with 10 years of your dedicating yourself to the Garden Helper Bill, I could Not have sincerly said any of the above. And The Clock was just a big Thankyou From Texas!!!!!
Thank you once again for All you've done for all of us!!!
I Didn't Mean for Tears of Joy to Flow ~~ Just meant for a lot of Smiles!!!
But it did touched my heart that you loved it to tears! :wink: You're Very Welcome!!!
"Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."
It certainly was nice to see the outpouring of love and friendship from all across the country this past week. I even got a little teary eyed (and no I'm not afraid to admit it). There were a lot of precious memories made this past week and I sincerely hope we can do this again another time!
Wow Diane! You designed that clock!! I was wondering if there was a Willy store in TX. You always find, and now I know design, such cool things. Thats beautiful!
Diane, you could have knocked me over with a feather when I saw that you designed the clock for Bill. Such a wonderful gift, and rememberance, for him.
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Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....
That is an absolutely wonderful gift that you gave Bill, Diane! You put a lot of time and thought into the clock and it is absolutely wonderful! I would have cried too if I was Bill!!
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