When we were newly weds SWMBO always encouraged me in my burgeoning hobby of woodworking. When our first child was born, SWMBO asked me to make a cradle. My talent was lacking and the cradle showed it, but SWMBO loved it because I made it. Today it sits in the back of the attic. Even though it is far from a showpiece SWMBO wouldn't hear of getting rid of it. I honed my skills more with each piece I made and added a kitchen table and a set of chairs. SWMBO always had another project lined up for me and every one was an heirloom as far as she was concerned. I moved along from wood butcher to woodworker. She'd buy me tools for Christmas and birthdays. I tried to return the favor with jewelry boxes and kitchen cabinets. Almost thirty years later, most of the furniture in the house was made in my shop. Because of SWMBO's encouragement and support, those who know me now consider me to be an accomplished woodworker. Last week I made SWMBO's burial urn with the tools she provided and she skill she nurtured. Give your SWMBO a big hug today just because.
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17 years ago