A Very Special Christmas Gift
@BelleStarr (61047)
United States
December 29, 2017 7:51pm CST
Alex is our second oldest grandson, he is 24. He is in a tool and dye apprenticeship. He has made some lovely metal things in the past. For Christmas, he made us a set of aluminum dominoes. They are substantial in weight and just beautifully done. I was blown away, they are some of the most beautiful dominoes I have ever seen.
We just love them, we are so impressed with not only the quality but also with the fact that he knew us well enough to know that we would love and cherish them. We are just so proud of how far he has come. As a teen, he suffered from bipolar disease and it was touch and go for a few years. He has grown into a wonderfully kind and thoughtful young man.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
30 Dec 17
Next year he says he is going to make us the second half so we have 12 over 12s. I will cherish them forever. One of our sons made us a cribbage board when he was in high school and we cherished that until we lost it in the fire.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
30 Dec 17
@JudyEv We lost almost everything in that fire but we still have each other and that was our consolation.
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@JudyEv (325808)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Dec 17
@BelleStarr Some gifts really come from the heart don't they? They are very special. What a shame you lost the cribbage board.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
30 Dec 17
What an awesome talent he has! Those are very nice. I am sure anyone, me included, would love those as a gift.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
30 Dec 17
He is very artistic and enjoys the fine detail of making things like this. I absolutely adore them.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
31 Dec 17
They are just the size of normal dominos, maybe a hair thicker.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
30 Dec 17
Thank you, he is a keeper. He has been so good to my husband and me, he is always here when we need him.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
30 Dec 17
I am not sure, my friend is sick and may not be well enough to play. I want to show them to her but we usually use the 12 over 12s, these will be good for Al and I to play each other in Florida. I am so proud, we were not sure he was going to survive those years when his illness all but paralyzed him.
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@DianneN (246838)
• United States
30 Dec 17
@BelleStarr Sorry about your friend. I hope she feels better by New Year's Eve.
You should be so proud. Bipolar is a very debilitating disease, and must have been traumatic for you all. Is he controlling it with meds?
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
30 Dec 17
It was touch and go for a while but now he seems to be able to manage his emotions. His half sister also has it as does his father. How is your son managing?
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
30 Dec 17
Thank you I was very happy to receive them as a gift.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
31 Dec 17
lol When he goes into business I will let you know lol
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
30 Dec 17
what a lovely thoughtful gift.... it says a lot about his charector when he takes so much thought and time over the gift... you must be very proud...
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
31 Dec 17
I am very proud anad he really loves his job and he has a verey creative side.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
31 Dec 17
@BelleStarr i would too. Super cool gift.
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@thislittlepennyearns (58140)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
30 Dec 17
They are stunning. That's amazing.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
30 Dec 17
Thank you, yes I am very impressed with him. I think someday he and his brother Brandon will go into business making things like this to sell.
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@sw8sincere (5204)
• Philippines
30 Dec 17
I am happy for Alex most especially for what he has achieved ).
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
30 Dec 17
He has had to go though a lot but he has gone out the other side a wonderful stronger person.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
2 Jan 18
It was and I have it with us on the trip to Florida.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
31 Dec 17
I don't think you will ever find anything like them anywhere he used his own design.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
30 Dec 17
That's so sweet of him and you have every right to be proud of him.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
30 Dec 17
i like dominoes. i remember teaching my nieces. it's easy to play and easy to pack (the small inexpensive plastic ones with a case).
it's beautifully made, one you would proudly show everyone, and thank you for sharing his remarkable story (which i read in the comments).
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
31 Dec 17
Thank you for reading and for commenting. Yes it is a remarkable story.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
31 Dec 17
Yes we are blessed in all of our grandsons.
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