[Woodcarver] Farewell carving for my son...

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Whoa ... way to many letters for me to ever carve.

A wonderful job, once again, Bill.

Your son will cherish it for sure.

BIG DOG 


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[mailto:woodcarver-bounces at six.pairlist.net] On Behalf Of Bill Judt
Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 4:34 PM
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Subject: [Woodcarver] Farewell carving for my son...

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I finally finished the farewell carving for my second son. He leaves home in
June to assume duties in the Canadian Forces as a junior officer. Having just
finished he training as an Electrical/Mechanical Engineer (EME) with a degree in
Civil Engineering, he now owes Canadian Forces five years of service. The truth
be known, I think he is a career soldier.

He ships off to CFB Borden, in Ontario in June, to complete the last phase of
his officer's training. We won't see him for 9 months. Soon after, he will
receive his first domestic posting.

I chose Psalm 144 for him, seeing that this is called the Warrior's Psalm. In
fact, this Psalm was written by King David, who, as anyone familiar with
scriptures will know, was not only the king of Israel, but a mighty warrior. As
a youth he killed wild animals while defending sheep. Later he slew the giant
Goliath of the Philistines.  
Later he was forced to live the life of a fugitive and a guerilla warrior while
King Saul sought his life. Finally, he ascended to the throne and led Israel as
King and Commander of all its armies, actively fighting into middle age.

With this in mind, the Psalm is written for the warrior by a warrior.  
It has the ring of truth, having been borne of experience, and has served to
underpin the courage and commitment of soldiers for thousands of years.

You can view this carving, and read the witness of a warrior King by going to:
http://wwwoodcarver.com/ChristianCarvings2/ChristianCarvings2.html

As always, I welcome your comments.

Bill
List Owner

My books are for sale at: http://wwwoodcarver.com/Books/index.html
W.F. Judt,
46 Harvard Cres,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,
S7H3R1
PH: 306-373-6649
Email: bjudt at sasktel.net
Website: http://www.wwwoodcarver.com


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