The day after John died, I woke up the next morning and this image popped into my mind. I almost felt like the angels were transmitting it to me from John, because it employs techniques in the way he told me to design things. I quickly grabbed a pencil and paper and sketched it out.
Today while we all flew back to Baltimore for John’s funeral on Tuesday, I tranmitted the cross design to vectors which will be the template for the wooden cross that I will make for his casket. I hope to fabricate this tomorrow using a piece of cherry which I gave to him months ago and found in his garage a few days ago.
Love, Dad
UPDATE:
Here is the actual cross which I carved and engraved for my dear son John Joseph, the day before his funeral. His initials, JJK are engraved in the center.
Beautiful, Francis.
May John Joseph Rest In Peace and may the Perpetual Light shine on him forever.
CP
Thank you Carol for praying the Sorrowful Mysteries for John at his Memorial Mass in JH. We miss you all.
Francis, this website is a beautiful and loving tribute to John. Thank you so much for sharing with those of us that could not accompany you and Tami and the rest of the family in this sad, sad time. The cross is stunning.
Thank you, Becky. Sorry we missed you, but hope to come out soon.
Francis,
Creativity is the gift of the Creator. This inspiration you received is so typical of what you and your family have always meant to me…given so fully to manifesting the Creators gifts. A consolation in the loss of John is that we still have all of you…and I’m guessing you will hear from him again.
Thank you Ed. We hope to see more of you soon now that we are closer to Bmore.
John had the most blessed parents of anyone I know. He has gone ahead to help Christ prepare a large and beautiful room for them and his brothers and sisters.
Thank you Brian. May God Bless you and your loved ones.
Francis and Tami ~ Our hearts continue to weep as well as cling to our belief that God is merciful, kind, and near to the brokenhearted. Your shared creations and memories are a gift to Mike and I who never had the chance to know John. Be assured of our continued prayers for all of your precious family and John’s friends. We love you. xoxo!
Barbara & Mike
Thank you Mike and Barb. Your support is much appreciated and will forever be thankful and grateful to God for you.