Thinking Through It

Thinking Through It

I Wood Crafted for the First Time in My Life and Found It Therapeutical!

It is a great way to relieve stress from the day-to-day grind of life.

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Alejandro Betancourt
Jun 01, 2022
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“Hand-craft signifies cunning, or sleight, or Craft of the Hand, which cannot be taught by Words, but is only gained by Practice and Exercise…” — Joseph Moxon

My kids are going to first grade, and their school has a custom they go through to signify the transition from little children to boys. I got to craft a wooden crib with the other fathers, which was fascinating.

I had no idea how much work it is to be a carpenter.

The other fathers and I worked hard to create a beautiful wooden crib for our children. It was a lot of work, but it was also therapeutic.

Crafting the wood is an art, and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to learn this skill alongside my fellow fathers.

We’re so proud of our children as they embark on their first grade year! It’s been a joy to watch them grow and learn, and we know that this is the beginning of their educational journeys. We’ll be there every step to support them, and we thank you for following us on this jo…

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