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3 Mar

If you have read my blog for any length of time you probably remember when I was having the studio made over with new cabinets and counters. You would have also heard me talk about Mark, the most amazing carpenter and gentlemen I ever met, but most of all he was such a Godloving man. The first time I met him, his faith was amazing, not in your face religion, but just a man who loved God and was not ashamed to talk about it and I loved sitting with him as he talked about God and his family. I am so blessed to have known him, and even more when I walk into my studio every day and look at my beautiful cabinets I say "Thank you Mark for your amazing talented hands and loving your job".

Mark & Jose
Mark passed away on February 21, he was only 71, that is not that old anymore, especially the older I get. His funeral was today and I couldn't hear most of the people talking and telling their stories but it didn't matter because you could feel the love in the room and how he had touched the lives of so many people.  I loved that they had videos of Mark playing his beloved guitar and it was like he was there as he sang a couple songs, they had a photo gallery going with music playing in the background which I am sure was Mark, he was unreal on the guitar.I loved seeing the pictures with Mark and his family, from long ago till recent. It also made Jeff and I realize we need to take more pictures and totally get them scrapbooked and off the computer.

God bless you Mark, and like one of your friends said today, you have probably already started up a band in heaven with all your friends that were waiting for you there.

Have a blessed Sunday and thanks for stopping in.

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  1. Val Thorpe says

    March 3, 2013 at 1:26 am

    Ah I do remember those posts and your beautiful studio, I am so sorry Di. He will clearly be missed by you and many others. You were blessed to have crossed his path. You are right 71 is young these days…. especially now I am nearly 60 ..:( Big hugs to you from Africa.<3

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  2. Martha Beck says

    March 3, 2013 at 5:21 am

    Diana, I am so sorry for your loss. He sounds like a wonderful man. You will always have memories with his handiwork in your studio.

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  3. linda watts says

    March 3, 2013 at 5:22 am

    So sorry for the loss of your friend. Hugs….

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  4. Susan Carlson says

    March 3, 2013 at 6:27 am

    Aww! Thanks for sharing.

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  5. kathy says

    March 3, 2013 at 8:28 am

    What a lovely tribute, Diana; I'm sure Mark could feel your love as you wrote this.

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  6. Laura V says

    March 3, 2013 at 8:41 am

    God bless him and his family! I love how you will always feel his presence in your studio! Sorry for your loss.

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  7. Jacqui Lines says

    March 3, 2013 at 8:52 am

    I am sorry to hear about your friend Mark. It is nice that you have his cabinetry around you to keep his memory alive. Maybe he will let Poppa play fiddle in his band!
    sending you big hugs
    Jacqui

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  8. sandi says

    March 3, 2013 at 10:38 am

    So sorry to hear about Mark. With the Faith he has he will be in the loving arms of his Father foreever. Hugs to you and hubby.

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  9. Donna says

    March 3, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    What a wonderful story! I found you on here when you'd just finished your remodel and you were still talking about the wonderful man that had made it all possible. Hold on to the precious memories.

    Hugs!

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  10. Lorri says

    March 3, 2013 at 9:48 pm

    Oh Di, what a sweet tribute to your friend! I am so sorry to hear that he passed away. I can tell what kind of man he was without even meeting him! He sounded like a great man of integrity. LOVED hearing about his faith. Thanks for sharing your heart….

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