Wednesday, September 12, 2007

I've held my breath and now I can exhale

Well today was the day. The Cultural and Heritage Commission came out to examine the headstone from the Titus farm. They brought Mark headstone and cemetery expert. Now I understand the stone. It is made of marble. Most likely from Virginia via New Brunswick. this was common is the mid 1800's. The stone was professionally carved. It broke at the base and snapped in two once it hit the ground. A piece should still be in the ground. I am having Public Works clear the area of brush so we can examine the ground to find that base. To restore the stone Teflon bolts will be placed into one piece and matching holes in the other. Then they will be joined together. The stone will be polished which will give it that white look. The cracks will be filled. If they approve the project it will be placed back into it's original place on the farm. This is my dream come true. Even if it falls and breaks again the Teflon will break and keep the break clean. So the cleaning has been requested, the Commission will report the significance of the project and my Titus Project may soon be completed. Have mercy....

1 comment:

Jean said...

Wow!! That is super news.

Good luck in finding the base. If you do, then you will surely have the right location for the actual grave.

All your hard work and dedication may well reach the ultimate payoff this time.

Congratulations! This is great.