[Woodcarver] How teri defines relief (yep, chat!)

[SantaCarvinLady at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/31/2003 1:28:59 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
bigwaynep51 at sbcglobal.net writes:
We all know that Teri carves some wonderful Santas. So it is my guess that it 
is her way of helping to relieve pain and stress. Teri, your carvings are 
absolutely great, and I am glad to have met you here on this and some other 
lists. I wish to thank you and the other great carvers and wonderful people that I 
have had the priviledge of posting with and reading your's and theirs helpful 
comments and sugestions. I have been sitting here trying to picture in my mind 
a better way to be able to sit and carve and your helpful comments on the 
pillows to prop up my legs and carving in the recliner has had me thinking of a 
way to make a more comfortable carving station.

Since I have been unable to work since July due to the pain and swelling in 
my leg and the pain in my back, I have been able to find relief in carving. I 
can get envolved in the carving that my mind no longer reconizes the pain but 
is focused on the carving, whether it be a simple relief carving of a simple 
pattern 0n a piece of wood or carving a star for the christmas tree, or to 
carving a wood spirit on a walking stick, I find relief from the pain and the 
depression that accompanies it by carving something. 

Wow, Wayne, thank you so much for such kind words about my work.    As you've 
explained it here, I think you just might be right - it's ALL relief carving 
:-)

Very relieved,

Teri

Teri Embrey Carved Santas & More
http://www.teriembrey.com 
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