A month ago this day my mother died.
Not long before my mother died we contracted with a local landscaper, Leif Monchallin, to do quite an extensive improvement to the area of land that is to the front of the house. One of the improvements is putting in a dry-stone wall at the top of the driveway just before it splits into a turning circle. The photograph below shows the early stages of that wall.
Anyway, Jeannie came up with the idea of putting in some sort of engraved stone right in the centre of the wall. Leif knew of a local stone mason, Oregon Valley Sign Company, and off Jean and I went to meet Bryan Schram, who with his wife, run the business.
Between the three of us we came up with a form of words that seemed highly appropriate.
But first off Jean and I had to locate a suitable stone for the engraving and take it over to Bryan’s premises.
Once that was done then it was about a week before we went to collect the engraved stone with the lettering also painted (that was Bryan’s wife’s area of expertise).
Finally, Leif placed the engraved stone in the wall after taking meticulous care to ensure it was perfectly positioned.
Here’s the result.
My mother was a musician and music teacher for most of her life and Jeannie’s Mum, Florence, was a great lover of music and dancing. Hence the clefs either side of the wording.
A rather special reminder of our mothers; don’t you think!
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That is a beautiful tribute, Paul. I am sure your mother would love it.
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Lovely 🙂
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I love it! A beautiful tribute to your mothers.
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Beautiful tribute, Paul. Thanks for sharing!
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Perfect
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I love it Paul! Every time you pass there it will open your hearts 💝
Embedded and surrounded by the strength of the earth 💛
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Thank you all so much. Our internet connection is a bit wobbly just now so will be more profuse in my thanks later on.
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Still suffering from an ‘interesting’ internet connection. Might be down to us here in Southern Oregon experiencing one mighty rain storm. Our local weather station, here at the house, has recorded 2.07 inches of rain since midnight; as at 12:55. (That’s 52.58 mm for those so inclined!)
Doesn’t diminish at all my great pleasure at seeing all the ‘Likes’ and wonderful replies. Thank you, dear people!
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This is so sweet, Paul. Looks great.
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Thank you, Bela. Lovely of you to leave your reply.
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