400 hours of love
Those of us who have grandchildren are happy to hear them tell us how much they love us or get one of those wonderful hugs only they can give.
I cannot begin to imagine the range of emotions which ran through this man when considering an unusual request from his Grandfather..and how he will feel when his labor of love actually serves it purpose.
His first wooden box measured 18 inches long and 9 inches wide. Its base was painstakingly secured with dovetail joints in lieu of nails, beneath a delicate two-tiered handle. It’s just an ordinary toolbox, but its 28-year-old creator, Brandon Harris of St. Paul, has reason to call it “a pretty neat design.”
Harris’ second wooden box is a pretty neat design, too, also with dovetail joints. But it’s larger — in many ways. It is a Jewish burial casket made from solid cherry. Harris built it for his grandfather.
What an extraordinary task for a Grandson to undertake. What devotion not only to his Grandfather but also his Grandmother. What an absolutely heartwarming story.
Written by Sue
