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Re: New Door, New Bed, New Daughter - professore - 12-16-2015
Too cool for words. Good on you and your family.
Frank S in IA
Re: New Door, New Bed, New Daughter - MsNomer - 12-16-2015
Her wanting to leave tool marks and layout lines--that speaks volumes. It shows how much she appreciates what you have done for her. She will show them to her grandchildren as she tells the story. My screen is getting blurry.
Re: New Door, New Bed, New Daughter - Bibliophile 13 - 12-16-2015
Thanks, folks!
Yes, we did do a legal adoption, so she's our daughter forever. The story is too long (and delicate) to relate here at length, but suffice to say, she had a difficult childhood, and my wife and I are trying to help her deal with some of the long-term fallout from it. We're by no means experts, but we've learned a LOT over the last few months.
But back to woodworking. She's showed some interest in the hand tools. I'm teaching her to use a handsaw, and she was messing around with a spokeshave and a bit of walnut the other day. I expect good things from her soon.
Re: New Door, New Bed, New Daughter - Bill_Houghton - 12-16-2015
The two daughters you pictured in your blog look so much like each other that it's clear she always belonged in your family; it just took a while for her to arrive.
The good news is all those diapers you didn't have to change!
Re: New Door, New Bed, New Daughter - Bibliophile 13 - 12-20-2015
Bill_Houghton said:
The two daughters you pictured in your blog look so much like each other that it's clear she always belonged in your family; it just took a while for her to arrive.
Thanks for saying that, Bill. We feel the same way! I showed her what you said, and you absolutely made her day.
Thanks!
Re: New Door, New Bed, New Daughter - Wilbur Pan - 12-20-2015
I read the story first on your blog, Steve. That’s really a terrific story, and a great thing that you did.
Re: New Door, New Bed, New Daughter - doobes - 12-23-2015
Wilbur Pan said:
I read the story first on your blog, Steve. That’s really a terrific story, and a great thing that you did.
+ more than I can type.
Congratulations on the addition to your family!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.