When we sifted through the ashes, there were some treasures we were able to save.
I made this bowl for Ethan in 2021 from the grapefruit tree he used to love to climb. It was badly singed and covered with the thick, toxic smoke.
After a good bit of sanding, I was able to save the bowl
and then I put wood sealer on it.
This is one of those things I will have to save for a while
before returning it to Matthew and Will.
Both of their bowls were burned beyond repair.
See on the right hand side--Ethan wrote is name in marker
so he would know it was his!
💔 bittersweet…sending a hug. -Marsel
ReplyDeleteSo incredible that his bowl was the only salvageable one. A bittersweet, but beautiful reminder of Ethan and the grapefruit tree, and of your enduring love.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet!
ReplyDeleteWhat can any of us say? Still holding you in thought.
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ReplyDeleteHow absolutely precious. That you had the will to restore it is a testament to your strength.
ReplyDeleteOh how my heart is tugged by this rising from the ashes story. May God hold your heart.
ReplyDeleteI'm wordless. That God allowed that bowl to be found in a beautiful memory of Ethan is so wonderful. That you could restore it is a testament of your love.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and huge hugs,
Betsy
How wonderful that you found the bowl and were able to restore it. Another precious memory of a even more precious child xx
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