13 March, 2014

Unmoved!

This Lenten cross was erected outside the front doors of our church last Wednesday, Ash Wednesday, and will remain there throughout Lent until Easter Sunday. Wind has been problematic in the past, toppling the cross and damaging it to the point where a new one became necessary this year. My husband did some measuring, made some calculations, and came up with this cross and base system (steel plate in the base and a substantial length of steel pipe extending up into the cross itself) that he felt confident would stand tall and strong, even in the face of significant wind gusts. Last evening the cross was definitely put to the test! We drove to church to attend our mid-week Lenten service and parked our car near the sidewalk in front (where I snapped this photo) just as one of the hardiest wind gusts I have ever felt buffeted the car we were still seated in; the car was, momentarily, lifted a bit. That's no exaggeration! While this occurred I kept my eye on the cross... not a wobble, not even the tiniest tremor was detectable from the cross, it held strong. We looked at each other then, both were a little rattled and shaky after that experience, and yet the cross stood fast... unmoved.  So be it!
Life is Good!

8 comments:

LizA. said...

What a clever man, that Mr. G. and what a true testament to the power of the cross.

sandra said...

You can tell its windy from the purple cloth!! Beautiful stonework in that church. My husband is a stonemason so I notice stonework.

Sherrill said...

What a beautiful picture (in words and photo!!).

Janet O. said...

Yes, so be it! Makes me think of Christ walking on water through the boisterous waves--untroubled. Unmoved.

Elita@Busy Needle Quilting said...

Leave it to Master Craftsman to come up with the perfect solution for the Master. :-) Ditto on the beautiful stonework. Perfect place for peace. xx

Marie said...

My two words, Praise God!
Hugs,Marie

Quiltdivajulie said...

Perfect.

straythreads said...

your hubby is so smart your church must be absolutely beautiful inside and out.