Matt's Reflections

I have wanted to post this for awhile…Actually Matt has wanted me too. Matt started a new hobby; well actually he started it about 5 years ago. It all started when he wanted to do something special for his friend’s mom.

See, a close friend of Matt's died in an automobile accident 5 years ago this past September, a couple of weeks after the funeral, Matt really felt compelled to do something special. He wanted something that he could remember him by and be ever reminded of his faith, so off we went to get a tattoo (I know, some might not think tattoos are appropriate, but this was his decision), he thought long and hard on this and finally found the perfect symbol…A Cross. It was beautiful. It was his way of honoring his friend and I was very supportive of his decision (I couldn’t be hypocritical especially since I have a small tattoo).

But that wasn’t enough he knew that he needed to do something for his friend’s mom. He wanted make a cross for the roadside, so that when people went by there you will see it and be reminded of his friend. He didn’t want to make one out of wood, since it would whither, so since he was a welder and had metal at the shop, he decided to use his resources. He drew out a cross (somewhat like the tattoo), got stainless steel, cut the cross out, and put reflector tape on it. He worked and worked on it for days, until he made the right one for her.

When he presented it to her, instead of putting it by the road, she put it in her garden, so that everyday; she could see it and remember her son. I am so proud of Matt and the things that he does. He has made several more and has given them to friends/family that have lost a loved one or just to put in their gardens to just remember.

We have one in front of Matt’s garage and every time I see it, it reminds me of how loved I am, how precious life is, and my faith. When I drive in the driveway at night, my lights just light it up, and that is the only thing that I see. It is beautiful and I can’t help but to smile and say “thanks” to God.

Here is a picture of one of the crosses that Matt has made…This is one with a butterfly on it, but he does have ones without it (the flash was on, so that is what you would see at night time). If you like to have one, you can comment below. I am not for sure of the price, but I can get that information to you.

God Bless