[Woodcarver] Marnies Benefit

[maricha]

thank you sally and david,  for putting us in the picture.... very moving
and although i would have been delighted to be .... the distance from
australia making it physically impossible to be there, but your email
certainly has joined us in thought and spirit. thank you for sharing and
thus enabling us to participate in this special occasion.
thank you.
maricha
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "sally nye" <sarolyn at accn.org>
To: "[Woodcarver]" <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004 3:13 AM
Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] Marnies Benefit


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> David and I pulled into our little lane about 12:30 last night (am).
> What can I say???  The Whillock Festival was a huge success.  We had
> the honor of meeting Ivan and his wonderful, talented family.  It was
> so nice to witness a "functional" family combining their energies and
> talents to put this event together for all of us to enjoy.  After
> working all day, the Whillocks (and friends) entertained us in the
> evening with their "GREAT" music.
>
> Marnie is a real trooper to hang in there like she did.  She put in
> some very long hours and her spirit is unwavering.  You can't help but
> love her and want to support her cause.  But that is what we folks do
> best.
>
> We got to meet many folks from the list that we've corresponded with
> but now they have a face.  Also got to visit Ivan's and Marv's studio's
> and bask in the aura of their creative space.  We had the privilege of
> visiting church where "the Crucifix" is installed.  It was truly
> humbling to see it first hand in all of it's power.  I can only imagine
> the emotion that comes through when Ivan was creating it and bringing
> it through to completion.  The power was there...a silence fell over
> us.
>
> To be a part of the Whillock Festival was an honor and a privilege for
> us.  It was a small way for us to say "thank you" for all that Ivan has
> generously given to us through the carving community.  His advice on
> carving know how, creating, marketing, writing skills,  insurance...the
> list goes on and on.
>
> Thank you Ivan and family.  We hope this is the beginning of more
> "Festivals" to come.
> Sally and David
> http://www.fancarversworld.com
>
> On Aug 25, 2004, at 8:50 AM, Ivan Whillock Studio wrote:
>
>   While the Whillock Festival was planned before Marnie's diagnosis, it
> still
> was great to have the donated carvings on display at the Festival.  It
> was a
> mini "international" show all by itself, with a wide range of art work
> from
> members of the lists, friends, and various clubs.  One hated the "break
> up
> the set" because not only did it show the wide range of talent among our
> carving friends, but it showed their deep kindness as well.
>
> The Whillock family could write a thank you message every day and it
> still
> would not be enough.
>
> Ivan Whillock Studio
> 122 NE 1st Avenue
> Faribault, MN 55021
> Visit my website at
>   http://www.whillock.com
> Visit my Picturetrail album at
> http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?username=ivancarve
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