The Dedication

The sculpture now titled "Called to Pray" was dedicated. It was moved to the chapel for a ceremony and dedication before installation . Here are the photographs sent to me.

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We would love to see pictures of the dedication, installation and even pictures of you with the praying man. Tell us what this sculpture means to you, what prayer means to you and how you feel about the Dallas Baptist University campus.  We would love to hear from you and post your photographs and comments.

Delivering the praying man sculpture

We arrive onto the DBU campus ready to complete the praying man sculpture project. The last few steps are

Very overcast as we drive the lovely spring drive from
Houston to Dallas. Wildflowers dotted the path as we drove.  

1. Deliver

2. Install

3. Dedicate

I'm always so excited to see the sculpture of Sam Houston
by my friend David Adickes.  It says goodbye when we leave
and greets us when we arrive home. 

Of course we are not doing the installation or dedication so we can only hope picture of both of these come back to us for the blog. 

Also, we are working on a small table top version of the sculpture for purchase. Stay tuned to this blog for more on that. 

The travel time up to Dallas was nice. Overcast- I prayed the rain would hold off until it was delivered.  It didn't start raining on us until we got into Dallas.  

Everyone contemplates removing the sculpture.
I have sent a text on ahead and said, "have lots of
strong men, gloves and a covered area
to unload."  Everything is in place when we arrive. 

It is raining and I'm so thankful for a covered area to unload.

More contemplation of the project. 

Team work and a little prayer. 

Our burden is light, but the praying man is heavy.
It is estimated to weight about 350-370. 

Quick, take a look, as this will soon be covered up. 

I explain the process of installation as the sculpture is
covered.  We are on our way back home in no time.
My job is done, until we begin the process of manufacturing
the small sculpture of the praying man. 

Loading of the praying man sculpture

It is necessary to make a template for the sculpture. Bolts are
welded in the underside of the sculpture. Threaded rods
are put into these bolts. Holes will need to be drilled in the
concrete where this sculpture is placed.  A template will help
my client install the sculpture.  

Whenever I am going to deliver a sculpture weather is an important factor, especially if it is big.  We had not had rain in a while in Texas and sure enough, the day I have slotted for delivery, the forecast says heavy showers.  

I'm thankful that we have no rain while loading the sculpture up in Houston.
How do we get it in the van?  An engine hoist and two creative foundry men assist with this.

We are blessed with no rain, until we reach Dallas. The trip home is another story entirely.

Going for a ride down a ramp.  

The sculpture is hoisted onto the waiting pallet

No, he is not putting on the prayer covering, this shirt is
protecting the bronze. 

An engine hoist works perfectly to get the sculpture
into my awaiting van. 

Miguel is a wonder when it comes to the foundry. I trust this
man with all of my creations. 

Strapping down the sculpture, just in case.
My template is packed, I have the threaded
rods and we are on our way.