I just want to thank you for creating the thought-provoking cross which I was given recently.
It has become a real source of inspiration in a number of services, focussing on the idea of a cross-shaped space in our lives, reaching up to God, out to others, yet 'earthed' in our environment. I have been amazed at the impact your cross has had in the services I have led, using it as part of the sermon. This morning it was handled so gently, yet reverently by a wood-loving member of the congregation.
So, thank you for helping to deepen our faith.
Very sincerely,
Ros Murphy ......August 2007
Methodist Minister
Many thanks. Your work is stunning. I have never seen anything as beautiful
Pam Randall .........October 2007
Headteacher
I recently gave birth to a baby boy and one of your crosses lay beside him in his crib when he was in hospital. It was much admired by everyone who saw it and they were all intrigued by it.
It now sits on the shelf in my son's bedroom above his changing table. I think it is most unusual and striking, too.
Jennifer Moffat
Thank you for directing me to the 'Poetry and Sculpture' page. I read the poem 'the Crucifixion Tree' and could see from your sculpture how moving both are. I no doubt will return to them and will probably use them for personal and group meditations. Initially I saw your sculpture as scary, I no doubt realized the significance of the droplets, but together with the poem it makes it a very powerful picture
Brenda Brown ................November 2007
The cross you sent me is ‘fantastic’ especially as it can be viewed differently from either side – wonderful
Mick Daykin ......................November 2007
Our Minister loved the carving, we got another one from Morley Retreat recently for some friends as a moving home gift. Again very well received. Thankyou
When I gave one to my parents, the only words from their lips were 'Oh Voirrey!' They were absolutely thrilled with it - as I knew they would be! The inclusion of the red tone to the wood was obviously significant. The next Sunday they took it to church to put on the communion table (they go to a small Baptist church). They received many comments from others in the congregation who were moved to see a rugged cross at communion.
What I hadn't mentioned to you is that my grandfather (the wood worker) is currently in a residential home suffering from dementia and advanced bone cancer. Despite this, I felt it was important that this sculpture was an important statement in his room in his last days. It is difficult to get any reaction from him and he cannot communicate. However, when my mother gave him the cross you made, he couldn't stop touching it. He shaped his fingers together as if he was oiling it like he used to his own work and then reached out for my mothers hand and brought it to touch the wood. It was a tremendously significant moment and my mother had tears flooding down her cheeks. He would not let go of the cross all the time she was there and kept tracing the cross with his fingers. She has given it to him on subsequent visits and he has done the same thing; tracing the shape. I can't tell you what that has meant to me too. He understands despite his illness.
I hope you understand how hugely significant your creations were to their recipients.
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Voirrey Guy