It is a fact that we all enjoy our time in the shop, admittedly many of us have created woodshop widows in the pursuit of our chosen hobby. For me this isn't the case as the family always comes into the shop to see what I am up to.
Beyond those minor exchanges something has happened, I have aquired by the grace of God a little assistance, and I call them my shop helpers.
Folks, I am beaming with pride that my daughter has taken to the scroll saw while other little girls are consumed with...well...whatever it is that little girls are consumed with. But for me it is watching the interest in the woodshop grow within my son, Ethan (8 years old). He has taken so many steps in learning the safety aspect of being in the shop and how to do the boring prep and finish work in helping me complete projects. I took some photos today of him and it just makes me smile to no end. I was raised fishing and hunting but any workshop time with my Dad was non-existant, I am happy and proud that I have been blessed to be able to provide this experience for him. Within a son is a bit of what their Dad was, pride has taken on a new definition.
It sure is good being home my friends.
Beyond those minor exchanges something has happened, I have aquired by the grace of God a little assistance, and I call them my shop helpers.
Folks, I am beaming with pride that my daughter has taken to the scroll saw while other little girls are consumed with...well...whatever it is that little girls are consumed with. But for me it is watching the interest in the woodshop grow within my son, Ethan (8 years old). He has taken so many steps in learning the safety aspect of being in the shop and how to do the boring prep and finish work in helping me complete projects. I took some photos today of him and it just makes me smile to no end. I was raised fishing and hunting but any workshop time with my Dad was non-existant, I am happy and proud that I have been blessed to be able to provide this experience for him. Within a son is a bit of what their Dad was, pride has taken on a new definition.
It sure is good being home my friends.
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