The New Wooden Cross
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They say every ending is the beginning of something new. That's how this story began for a Fort Worth man who has turned a dying cottonwood tree into a unique piece of art in his front lawn.
"We had an old cottonwood tree that was half dead. We were in the process of cutting it down and two of my neighbors came over and recommended why don't you make it into a piece of artwork" said Gary Ayers of Fort Worth.
Artwork would be nice and unique for the area on North Sylvania Avenue. Then the question came up...what kind of art?
"One neighbor said why don't you make it into a cross? The light went off and I said you know I've always said if there is anything we can do that will glorify Him, that's what we are going to do" Gary added.
It took four hours on a sunny Saturday morning to turn the cottonwood tree into a seven foot cross by chainsaw artist Tim Hogan.
"We put a prayer box on it and we've had lots of people stopping and putting prayers in it" remarked Gary.
The wooden cross has become a place for people to stop, pray and reflect on this otherwise busy street in Tarrant County.
JD Ryan is with Gary Ayers on North Sylvania Avenue in Fort Worth...Around Town!
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