So I am not sure which forum to place this in feel free to move to better spot monitors.  in  It been awhile since I have been able to revisit my shop. Last year my service dog passed away from rare tumor. She was my woodworking partner and Wendi was the one who got me out of my darkest hole. that was two weeks before Florence devastated eastern NC. I honestly I could not go into shop without crying for her for quite sometime. Then I was traveling a bit to met new service dog whose name is HUDSON. he is a white lab. but yet still could not manage in my heart to let him in the shop in WINDE'S stead. I had a mean bout with pneumonia after 3 month finally beat, then found out may have needed hands operated on. So been crazy year or so. But many people last year were hit hard. I did find out few days no surgery on hands as it ended of being inflammation in knuckles due to having pneumonia and with treatment should go away. so big YAY!! there. There is a young man i know who recently got interested in wood turning. SO for first time in a year and HUDSON"S first time ever we went into workshop all three of us. We cleaned, We turned a piece of wood to play around on. We organized the shop. We practiced sharpened lathe tools. It felt right. The young man thanked me for the time in the shop. I thanked him for helping get things in shop tidied up. He doesn't know he did more for me and HUDSON than we did for him. The young man had me laughing and enjoying the time. My uncle passed on a scroll saw he did not like to me due to the tension adjustment. So i in turn cleaned up my old one and passed it on to a vet who does various crafts and on tight budget. The smile on his face will stay with me for a long time! I guess my point here is that there are so many more rewards to giving and sharing I think than receiving. They were happy which in turn made me happy. I look forward to seeing what they make and learning from them as well.

A big WELCOME BACK, Lissa. Sounds like it's been a tough several months, for you. Glad you came through it OK. Super glad to read that you and Hudson are in the shop again. And, we're really happy to see your posts again.

I love it that you have recovered, posting again and back in your shop.  So sorry for all the troubles you had to experience.  But welcome back.  

Welcome back.

Geeze  Lissa, I don’t have much good luck but I’m sending some to you!

 

I can’t imagine the loss of your companion dog. They become so much a part of you. I know in time Hudson will become your partner but I also know Windi will always be in your heart. 

 

Glad you’re back in the shop!

I just wanted to make the point that sometimes when people think your are helping them it is actually the helper that sometimes is helped without being aware of it.. I have always believed that it is such a reward to me to help others. I hope that does not come across selfish sounding. But seeing someone smile or discover a new craft love totally makes life worth the struggle. You never know just how how far a smile or a moment in time can ripple.

Glad you are doing better and back to posting. I know what you mean about sharing with others is what puts on the biggest smile.

It had to be tough loosing Wendi, and condolences on her passing. Having never seen white lad I've love to see Hudson in a pic if you get around to it. But while your story was disheartening, it was also enjoyable to read about your "apprentice". But welcome back, and congrats on the good news about your hands.

I find no selfishness in making other folks happy.  It does bring a warmness to your heart to make other happy.  You go, Lissa.

Edited February 8, 20206 yr by FlGatorwood

Good to see you back posting again.  Sorry about your misfortunes and wish you the best for now and the future.

First project on the table lab intarsia plaques for service dog agency. Then on to working out some stuff for donation banks for them, will post pictures when done! so excited

Edited February 8, 20206 yr by Lissa Hall

Glad to have you back, and you don’t need to be toiling in the shop to visit here. I’m glad you are finding some joy in trying times. God bless you for helping others.

Hey Lissa, glad to see you back - both here and in the shop.  How about bringing a smile to the faces of a bunch of old woodworkers?  Just post up a pic of Lissa & Hudson

Glad to see you back Lissa . You've been thru some tough times and somehow managed to look at the brighter side of things. I'm sure Hudson will soon be a loving part of you, and Wendi will always be with you. Wishing you the best in the times ahead. We'll always be here for moral support if needed, so don't be afraid to join in even if you don't have any projects going on.