Having this business I've learned to accept help when it's offered to me. It's time I mention my Dad and the help he is giving me with Ruby Mae. He calls me "Darlin" and still uses words like "britches".
His name is Roger but he's known as Jake. He's the strong, quiet type who is an analytical thinker & builds the tool he needs for a project. He might spend half a day building such tool, usually from bits of this and that he's gathered from catch all drawers and garage cabinets.
When Scott & I got married in 1989, I wanted fabric roses to hand out to all our guests. Dad built a machine to twist the fabric into rose petals and eventually a rose bud and then attached it to a stem.
In the YouTube video, "How Patty & Jake Published A Book", you can see him with the homemade press he built to bind the book they co wrote together.
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After working with the chain and charm he determined I needed a jewelry board to keep my bracelet frrom moving during assembly. So, yesterday he spent half a day designing and building my board.
I love it and I love him for making it for me.
-Leah
Dad decided I needed to organize my chains.I agreed. I love the new board.
That’s a great story Leah and that’s what dad’s are for! Sure that he loves being there for you and your wonderful business!!!
Thanks Scott. It’s been a great day. Listening to old country music, reminiscing about Mom & making fun jewelry.
Great entry Leah! Dad is amazing and I know that he loved every minute of designing that jewelry board for you.
Aww, Uncle Jake is so awesome 🙂 Love the jewelry btw!
What a wonderful story. I am guessing he is enjoying your company just as much. Makes me miss my Dad. Love the fact that he calls your Darlin and I can just hear him using the word “britches”. Enjoy every minute you have with him.
Thanks Ladies. fun, productive day.
It was a pleasure meeting your father 🙂 I see your brain works a lot like his…. very creative!!