Finally…
After years and years of sitting like this…
I got off my duff and paid homage to my Great-grandfather…
I mean, he made this bed with his own two hands…
Carving this piece out with a lade…
And boiling his own sealant…could you imagine?
I could, at the very least, try and keep the pieces from falling apart, right?
He never had the option of a quick-fix Gorilla around like I do…
But I remembered what my Daddy taught me… to put a little glue on each part…
And use these little magic dowels to hold it together…
Then, like a little puzzle, put back the pieces…
And restore, my bed… which is now Little Morgan’s bed…and what was once my precious Grandfather’s bed…
Where, when I was a wee little girl,
would snuggle up in his arms and watch…
The Muppet Show.
I love you Granddaddy and, after all these many years,
I miss you still.
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So sweet! Fixing the bed is such a great tribute to him! I have baby doll cradles my grandfather made for my baby dolls that my daughter now uses, and I love them more than almost anything else!
Jessica
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How sweet, Jessica! Those heart connections never leave us, do they? I wish my children could have known this sweet man…
Gwen recently posted..A Quick Bed Fix Long Overdue
Gwen, that’s awesome! I think he’d be so proud of your amazing fix-it skills…and your care for his craft – and clearly, it runs in you!
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Oh, Bonnie! Thank you…
Sometimes I forget what treasures I have… the memories, by far, the greatest!
Gwen recently posted..A Quick Bed Fix Long Overdue
oh Gwen — what a sweet and simple thing — to restore an object as a token of affection? Nothing better.
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Thank you, Amy!
The memories are so sweet. It’s hard to believe how much time has passed!
Gwen recently posted..A Quick Bed Fix Long Overdue
So glad you were able to bring a family treasure back to life!
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Thanks, Korrie! I can’t figure out why it took me so long!
Gwen recently posted..A Quick Bed Fix Long Overdue
Grandparents are the best! What a treasure you have there
I have a few of my grandmothers pieces and they are so extra special to me.
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They are, Shannon! Those pieces are such treasures, aren’t they?
Gwen recently posted..A Quick Bed Fix Long Overdue
So sweet!! Glad you got that Gorilla glue out and did your Granddaddy proud!
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It’s about freakin’ time! I can’t believe it too me so long to fix it… I have a rocking chair that is next in line.
Gwen recently posted..A Quick Bed Fix Long Overdue
Loved reading about this! I have so many pieces of furniture that have been passed down through the years. I’m always worried about them falling into disrepair too. I feel like the keeper of the family treasures!
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Thank you, girl!
They are such treasures… so many sweet memories!!!
Gwen recently posted..A Quick Bed Fix Long Overdue
This touched my heart, good for you for fixing it and I’m so glad you have a piece with such wonderful heritage and memories.
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Oh, Melissa! Thank you…
I love my stuff.. but the memories are so much more precious!
Gwen recently posted..A Quick Bed Fix Long Overdue
What a sweet tribute to your grandpa
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Thanks, Keri!
I can’t even tell you how sweet HE was!!!
Gwen recently posted..A Quick Bed Fix Long Overdue
Awesome! What an amazing heirloom. Glad you fixed it up
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Thanks, Ali! I hope he’s up there smiling at me!
Gwen recently posted..A Quick Bed Fix Long Overdue
Great work–what a wonderful gift for you to have something pass down.
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Thank you, Starr! I hope it makes it… It needs a little more love!
Gwen recently posted..A Quick Bed Fix Long Overdue
Gwen! How sweet is this..and that bad your your handsome granddaddy! WOW! That is so neat that you have a piece of him in your home..and you gave it some love love-!! It looks wonderful, what a touching post!
Jen
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Thank you, Jen! I do so miss him…
Gwen recently posted..A Quick Bed Fix Long Overdue
You did good girl…your grandaddy would be so proud!
My gramps handcrafted my grandparents bedroom set as a gift for my grams; he still sleeping in that bed today at the age of 90.
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Thank you, Bella!
There’s nothing like sweet Granddaddies… nothing!
Gwen recently posted..A Quick Bed Fix Long Overdue
Cute post little Ms. Woodworker.
You’re grand-daddy’s girl.
~Bliss~
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That I am, my friend… that I am…
you really have some skillz! and love the picture of you! my brother used to sit with my grampa in his big easy chair and watch the muppets with him.
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Ha! That picture is totally embarrassing, but I don’t care b/c it’s one of a VERY few that I have of my Granddaddy…
Awww!! Same here lady, my dad taught me all I know! I’m blessed to have him still here but I often tell him that his legacy is in all I make and all he has made with his hands!!
xoxo
Evey
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Aren’t dads just the best? I wish I had soaked up more of his knowledge when I was younger and lived closer!!!
I love old family pieces. I need to pay some attention to an old secretary of ours, too. Only thing is – I want to plaint it but I don’t dare. It was from my husbands great grandmother.
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I know… it’s so hard! I have several pieces that I’d love to paint, but my mom would have a coronary! Oh, boy!
Gwen that is such a sweet story! Good for you remembering how!!
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Thank you, Anne! I’m was so blessed by my Granddaddy! He was a huge part of my life growing up~
Awww, that’s so sweet! Good for you for honoring his work…finally
It’s really quite a work of art; did he make a lot of furniture?
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My great-grandfather was a furniture maker. We have lots of his pieces in our family, and it’s so amazing to have! I only have the bed, two nightstands and a large dresser, but I treasure them! They are showing a lot of wear and tear now, so I’ve really got to pay them some attentions! He was SO talented!
I love the syle of this bed and it’s so special that your grandfather made it. I’ll be that little Morgan will pass it on to his son or daughter one day.
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Great work Gwen, work those power tools.
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How sweet Gwen, hugs!
Great fix! You totally need to try out Gorilla glue. Scary good.
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Oh, Gorilla Glue is a staple here! I use it allllllll the time!!!
The bed is fabulous, but I like hearing the history of it just as much. Sweet!
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Thank you so much, Holly! I treasure it and my memories…
What a great tribute to your grandfather! I’m sure he’s really proud of you!
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Thank you, Steph! I do so hope he is!!!
Great ‘fix’ and what a sweet Grandpap : )
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I love this post. What a treasure and remembrance that bed is…good job on the fix.
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