Scrappile Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) Do to a family emergency, we had a great nephew stay with us for a few days. He is 12 and to be truthful, I have been around him very little. To say the least I was pretty nervous and not sure how it would work out. But all went very well. Him and I hit it off pretty good and he showed interest in my wood working. So I sat him at the scroll saw. I drew some lines on a piece of wood and told him to follow those lines. Really surprised me he practiced for several hours. I did not think it would keep him busy for more than a few minutes. But, he really enjoyed it and given time and practice I think he could master it. I took his picture to send to his Mom. Told her he was okay, still had two thumbs and 7 fingers. I thought she would panic but she was very supportive of it all. This is the future master doing his business: Time ran out an he had to go home, but he asked me to cut this for him to give to his Mom on Mother's Day. I think she will enjoy it. Not as much as if he had been able to cut it but still he picked it out and is excited to give it to her. It is a Steve Good pattern. Edited April 27, 2015 by Scrappile Lucky2, Scrolling Steve, amazingkevin and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Looks like Uncle Paul has a protege! Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducky Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 well u know what next,means new present to buy then lad now ,show u truely care ,children love is never ending i say Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 I think he may be visiting more often now. Marg Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Wow he took to it like a fish to water!I think he has caught the scroll bug bad,I'd have stayed longer scrolling in a shop as clean as yours Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Nice work Uncle Paul...With both the cutting and the Kid! Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 You have developed a new scroll saw addic. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Roy Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 A lovely job Paul, and an excellent job with the youngster. Better watch you don't get crowded out of your own shop . Rob Roy. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Thanks Paul for the nice story it was interesting! And you gave him a nice piece to take back to his Mom's, Bob Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Great job on the Mom's day gift and Loved ready your story. I have 2 Grand-Sons (11 and 13) The oldest and I have shared wood working on a number of porjects and each time it makes me feel So Good. Hate that he has to leave each time. Danny } Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted April 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) Even more important than me and my great nephew scrolling is the story of the reason he came to stay with us for a few days. You do not think you will experience this but you read about it. What I am talking about is reading about some young kid dropping dead while playing some sports or something. Will last week my great nephew, 13 years old, this boy's older brother, collapsed in PE at school and essentially died. His heart stopped. The PE teacher immediately started CPR and kept it up for many minutes until the Fire Chief came. The Fire Chief came because there was no one else available to respond, they were all out on calls. The Fire Chief and PE teacher continued CPR until an Ambulance could arrive. Got him to the hospital and "brought him back" got him stabilized and had him flown to a hospital in a larger city that specializes in heart attacks. They discovered he had a rare heart condition and it required a pace maker to keep his heart beating correctly. Next morning he went in surgery, the following day they brought him home and he is doing very well. From dead to feeling very well, in fact he told his mom he felt better then he could ever remember feeling, in two days.The PE teacher and Fire Chief deserve metals of some sort. The saved his life.It is all pretty amazing to me and my niece has 4 boys. I was also amazed at how people stepped in to help. We took second oldest boy to take care of for a few days. That in it's self turned out to be a blessing. I am not very use to being around today's young kids. In fact they terrify me. But all at the like I say the guy and me hit it off and had a good time.Life can be amazing! Edited April 27, 2015 by Scrappile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Roy Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 A very scary story Paul. But with a wonderful ending. Give that young man and his family our best wishes from Scotland. Rob Roy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Mammy, Mammy UNCLE Paul said he'd buy me a new scrollsaw. Wait for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted April 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Mammy, Mammy UNCLE Paul said he'd buy me a new scrollsaw. Wait for it. Ha! They know they have a poor uncle. Phantom Scroller and Rob Roy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lvmedic3214 Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 I’m glad he is ok. I have been a Paramedic for 18 years and have been on those type of calls. Some had happy endings like yours and others did not. I suggest that anyone with children that want to play sports get a more in depth physical than the regular sports physicals. They should include an EKG, blood work and x-rays. There are many congenital defects that can escape a routine physical assessment. Again, I’m glad he is ok. Best wishes, Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Guy Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Did you let him cut some easy beginner patterns? That would have really lit a fire in him for the hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Very nicely done. Glad you introduced a new generation into the fine art of scrolling. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Martinson Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 This is a beautiful story on so many levels. What a wonderful way to start my day...reading about this. Thank you so much for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Hi Paul, Thank you again for the Amazing story that thank God had an happy ending! Life can be good at times of strife and struggle! Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Thanks, Paul!I really enjoyed both of your stories since the second one had a happy ending. As you may know, we recently had a scare with my 2 year old grand-son who had to have heart surgery and we were also blessed with a happy out-come. I have tears in my eyes but, they are tears of joy that your stories both worked out well. Thank you and God Bless! Spirithorse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 i have seen a lot of death in last 2 weeks (got another funeral tomorrow) great to hear this young man is gonna be okay and monitored closer. as far as the the wood worker in training . you have man a impression and exposed him to maybe his calling and talent in life. great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Wow Paul that is an amazing story. I am so very very glad that the boy is OK. Maybe you can make them a very special gift to say thank you, just a thought. They really deserve medals. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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