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A little over a year ago, my wife and I lost our baby to a late miscarriage. We wanted to make a memorial for the baby, mainly to hold the ashes (separate vessel inside the box). In the end, making this box become part of the healing process for us. Using pictures of Andy's art boxes as the general idea of what we wanted, this is what we came up with.

I used purpleheart for the lid as well as for the miter keys/splines. Spalted maple for the rest.

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Wow. First of all I'm sorry for your loss. Incredible box with such special meaning, I can't imagine what you were going through while building it. Good therapy, beautiful work.
 

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sorry for your loss. beautiful memorial box
 

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Beautiful, and sorry for your loss, it is good to have an outlet to help grieve.
 

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My condolences. It took me years to build mine. Your beautiful work here will help with the healing process for you and your family. Well done. Peace to you.
 

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the therapy of wood working heals many things,you did a great job creating a beautiful memory box.i cant even begin to imagine the pain of losing a child,my condolences to you and your wife.peace.
 

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Seeing this box, and then reading the comments almost brought me to tears at work at my desk…while my students are working on their own projects….Thank you so much for posting this, and letting us see your beautiful work and sharing your unfathomable story. Like the many others, I am so so sorry for your loss. I know that nothing will ever make this okay, but I truly hope that you found some peace, and solace in the building of this box.
Beautiful design and craftsmanship.
Thank you for posting.
 

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MKBurnett, been there. Beautiful box.
 

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Wow, that is a really cool carved box!!
I am so sorry for your loss. This is a great tribute!!
cheers, Jim
 

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Nice job and congratulations on your 'Daily Top 3' award.
 

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I'm so sorry for your loss. That is a very beautiful tribute!
 
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