Post #497858 by TikiMango on Mon, Dec 7, 2009 7:17 PM

A double post to get this next piece at the top of the page. Christmas is around the corner, and contrary to popular belief, not all mother-in-laws are evil. I decided to make this for my ex-mother-in-law, she really digs the bone stuff I've been doing lately and she is just an all around cool person.

The seven waves represent her seven kids, two of which she adopted from bad situations. Her adopted son was diagnosed with being so withdrawn that he would have to be institutionalized when he got older. He's a successful programmer for HP, and happily married now. The inlay is the Christian Fish symbol, (something very important to her) but was too small for me to do accurately. I'm sure she'll get over it.

There's a little hole under the waves, this represents her supporting and positive attitude (like a foundation) towards her children, and allows her energy to flow over them. There are also some small notches under the waves, representing her kid's families since they are all grown up (wasn't about to try to represent all of her grand and great grandkids!).

The rough texture... just contrasted nicely with the glossy waves. Maybe they can be a reminder that no matter how rough life seems, as long as you have family, everything will work out in the end.