Wednesday, August 29, 2007

THE OLD CHURCH BENCH


Until sometime in the 1980s, there was a church at the Gilbert Cemetery. Long unused for any type of service and becoming dilapidated, the cemetery board tore it down and delivered church benches to some of the old-time area families. My dad arrived at the farm one day to find a church bench on the side porch. It was left there for years somewhat protected on the porch. With our remodeling project, it had to be moved to the barn, where it stayed – until yesterday. To surprise me, Mike moved the bench to a spot on the east side of the pond. We think it looks picturesque there under the pine trees and would do as a spot for brief meditation. We pity all those who sat through lengthy church services!

As to deterioration of the bench as it sits in that spot – yes, that will happen. It’s not in great shape now. Mike set it on blocks and we will stain it. When it’s gone, it’s gone. KW

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