The young Elders met a man while they were tracting. His name is Otello Turci. He is a sculptor and works in clay and wood. He made the molds for a nativity set that he has been making and selling for several years. We met him and he made a set for us. For payment he would only accept an amount to reimburse him for the materials. He said that God has given him a talent and he feels that he must share that talent with others. He did a work in wood that he donated to Pope John Paul II and the Pope had a picture taken with him. Turci gave us a book of some of his works and signed it for us. We had been looking for an authentic Italian nativity so we were very happy to get this one.
Is mom going to paint them? Just kidding :)
ReplyDeleteWow, those are amazing!
ReplyDeleteIncredible! I'm so glad he made you a set. What a sweet gift. Mom- you better make him some chocolate chip cookies. :)
ReplyDeleteWow! they look so pretty! That is so cool you met an actual Italian artist! I would love to meet someone like that. I love you! Get cookin' Grandma! :)
ReplyDeletejack says wow ! he is sure a artist yes
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