Very personal special request

[tmbits]

Quick background. My father in law had a massive stroke 4 years ago. My wife, son and myself have ensured he can stay in the home he worked SO hard to raise his family in. He is a proud man and was intensely active in his life. ALWAYS giving his time and energy to everyone else but himself. So the least we can do is ensure his days are the best they can be...and in his home. Lately his health has gone more and more down. He cant talk and he can barely hear. His days are mostly sitting in a chair staring at a TV (which, when he was well, he despised). 

Last night he spoke. Unfortunately those words were 'I'm a burden. I wish i had died" We TRIED to ensure him he is NOT a burden and we are simply doing what HE would do for us. He couldn't hear  so we wrote him a note. Our primary way of communicating. He loves my scroll work. 

In short. I would like to ask someone to design for me a simple yet elegant sign which we can put in his room so that every morning when he wakes up he can see it.

 

I'd like it to say

 

"We love you dad/grandpa

With all our hearts"

 

With some embellishment. He is proudly Dutch heritage. Perhaps windmill silhouettes or some other Dutch symbolic thing. Id like to see what you guys can come up with. I'd just like him to see a reminder every single day when he opens his eyes that he IS loved. When he was well one of the things he loved most was camping and canoeing.

Thank you all in advance. 

 

Tim

Edited June 22, 2016 by tmbits

[MrsN]

Here is one for you to consider! 

[tmbits]

Wow! That was fast! Thank you so much!

[MrsN]

I am supposed to be unpacking, but helping you seemed like a much better idea 

[tmbits]

Well it IS greatly GREATLY appreciated! Thanks again!

[lawson56]

MrsN That is Fantastic   Love the Windmill.Tim I feel your emotion,My Family is going thru the same thing with our Mom.

[Scrolling Steve]

MrsN what a great pattern !

[amazingkevin]

Quick background. My father in law had a massive stroke 4 years ago. My wife, son and myself have ensured he can stay in the home he worked SO hard to raise his family in. He is a proud man and was intensely active in his life. ALWAYS giving his time and energy to everyone else but himself. So the least we can do is ensure his days are the best they can be...and in his home. Lately his health has gone more and more down. He cant talk and he can barely hear. His days are mostly sitting in a chair staring at a TV (which, when he was well, he despised). 

Last night he spoke. Unfortunately those words were 'I'm a burden. I wish i had died" We TRIED to ensure him he is NOT a burden and we are simply doing what HE would do for us. He couldn't hear  so we wrote him a note. Our primary way of communicating. He loves my scroll work. 

In short. I would like to ask someone to design for me a simple yet elegant sign which we can put in his room so that every morning when he wakes up he can see it.

 

I'd like it to say

 

"We love you dad/grandpa

With all our hearts"

 

With some embellishment. He is proudly Dutch heritage. Perhaps windmill silhouettes or some other Dutch symbolic thing. Id like to see what you guys can come up with. I'd just like him to see a reminder every single day when he opens his eyes that he IS loved. When he was well one of the things he loved most was camping and canoeing.

Thank you all in advance. 

 

Tim

If there's a will there's a way!

[Birchbark]

Nice Pattern MrsN.  I hate Packing/Unpacking, no rush, live outta boxes for a while. 

 

 

I am supposed to be unpacking, but helping you seemed like a much better idea 

 

 

Here's my attempt at your request Tim, I hope it helps, maybe someone will have another idea for you.  I also hope you'll post a picture of the finished project if you decide to cut it.  There will be some dicey areas, but i think its doable.  I made it at 11" x 8.5" so if you go bigger than that it should be no problem.

 

Russell

 

 

[tmbits]

Love them both! I'll be cutting both ASAP and WILL absolutely post finished pics. Thank you SO much MrsN and Russell. And everyone here. You are all awesome! I'll put one in his living room area and one in his bedroom. He can't escape the love now! :) Thank you!!

[Kepy]

What a great site this is.  Fantastic responses to your request.

[wombatie]

Thanks guys for helping Tim.  Great patterns.

 

Marg

[Hawk]

Tim;

cudos to you and your family. Not many would undertake such a task. We have my father living with us, if only he would realizie it not 1940 and prices of things have gone up!!!!

 

Anyhow, to you and yours....

 

Chris