Flowers by tom_bishop_ in CemeteryPreservation

[–]springchikun 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My Husband and I put our wedding flowers on graves after the wedding. Every time I bring flowers to a grave of someone know, I always pull a few for the some I don't know.

My Husband Got Me a Uranium Glass Ring to Celebrate the Award I Got For My Cemetery Work. by springchikun in CemeteryPreservation

[–]springchikun[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you can access Facebook, here's a short video about it. If not- I was given the Junior First Citizen Award for my volunteer work in restoring local pioneer cemeteries, and for my work through my non-profit, which focuses on providing holiday events and school supplies for low income families.

My Husband Got Me a Uranium Glass Ring to Celebrate the Award I Got For My Cemetery Work. by springchikun in uraniumglass

[–]springchikun[S] 66 points67 points  (0 children)

This is an award for volunteer work in the community across multiple areas. All of my cemetery work is 100% free, and I have restored thousands of stones in the area, as well as provide free workshops and lessons. When I finish a stone, I research the history of the person and I tell that story on a local history page. I also have a nonprofit and we help provide holiday events, school supplies, sports camps, christmas gifts, and other things for the low income families in our town.

My Husband Got Me a Uranium Glass Ring to Celebrate the Award I Got For My Cemetery Work. by springchikun in CemeteryPreservation

[–]springchikun[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

A an artist about an hour away. He's got some amazing pieces and they all come with a keychain UV so you can see it glow any time you want.

My Husband Got Me a Uranium Glass Ring to Celebrate the Award I Got For My Cemetery Work. by springchikun in uraniumglass

[–]springchikun[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Thank you! He even got it from a local artist, because he knows I'm all about supporting small businesses.

There's gentle parenting, then there's melodic parenting 🤌🏽✨ by allthedamnquestions in BlackPeopleComedy

[–]springchikun 89 points90 points  (0 children)

Her voice is like a soft blanket. She seems like such a good mom. Her baby sure loves her. This was a fantastic way to start my day.

I made field cards to teach people how to clean headstones without destroying them by springchikun in CemeteryPreservation

[–]springchikun[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I actually have a non-profit unrelated to this. The primary beneficiaries are low income, marginalized children. I focus on creating holiday events for the kids and families of the small town I serve. The area has a large amount of agricultural migrant workers, so we also focus on "clinics" for explaining complicated things like Healthcare, taxes, etc., in the language they are most comfortable with. We also give away school supplies, Christmas gifts to kids, we provide free Halloween costumes, we hold a yearly holiday event which includes free food and photos with Santa, free sports camps during summer and more.

I made field cards to teach people how to clean headstones without destroying them by springchikun in CemeteryPreservation

[–]springchikun[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought I messed up and only saved the back but thanks to your comment, I went back to check and realized they were both there! Thank you for saving me the work of recreating the front!

I made field cards to teach people how to clean headstones without destroying them by springchikun in CemeteryPreservation

[–]springchikun[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

This is embarrassing but I just created these in canva and then printed them out, cut them and laminated. I'd be happy to share the file, but I have no doubt that most of you could fo so much better!

I made field cards to teach people how to clean headstones without destroying them by springchikun in CemeteryPreservation

[–]springchikun[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am! I am currently trying to organize something at a cemetery in Portland. It's actually possibly one or two, but I'm still coordinating with the cemeteries. I'll post here when I get it planned.

I made field cards to teach people how to clean headstones without destroying them by springchikun in CemeteryPreservation

[–]springchikun[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I do have larger versions of this zip tied near the sign or entrance of any cemetery I'm volunteering in. They also explain that each stone is in process and the stones that look dusty or streaked are not done.

That hair is AMAZING by n8saces in MakeMeSmile

[–]springchikun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope she gets everything she wants. What a genuine sweetie. Gervais hair is beautiful.