It Was Then That I Carried You
by Jim Cook
Title
It Was Then That I Carried You
Artist
Jim Cook
Medium
Photograph - Photo Infrared Camera Art
Description
The title It Was "Then That I Carried You" was taken from the poem "Footprints in the Sand" written by American Author Carolyn Joyce Carty while still at a very young age.
A 14-foot statue was sculpted by Carthage Texas artist Bob Harness who was inspired by the poem after reading it while at a funeral.
The poems narrator questions why when at his lowest were there only one set of footprints, and Jesus replied it was then that I carried you.
Money and volunteer labor brought the memorial park to fruition nearly 6 years later.
The setting is serene and peaceful. Large footprints lead from the parking lot to the statue. Benches and memorial plaques are there to simply rest or pray.
One of the earliest donors had his likeness sculpted as the old man being carried by Jesus. His name is Willie George.
The memorial park and bronze sculpture are located at the southwest edge of the city on Dixie Lake Rd, Carthage, TX. Admission is free.
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May 30th, 2022
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Robyn King
Congratulations Jim your beautiful artwork is being featured in Images That Inspire Meditation:-) Please take a moment to add your wonderful art to our archives in the message area and have a fantastic day!
Jennifer Jenson
Beautifully captured. Love the colors, light and composition here! A poem that always touches my heart.
Jim Cook replied:
Thank you, Jennifer! Pretty amazing that it was written when the author was only 6 years old!
Taphath Foose
Beautiful work, Jim!!! CONGRATULATIONS, your work is featured in "Shining Light"! I invite you to place it in the group's "Featured Image Archive" discussion thread and any other thread that is fitting!! 😊
Nancy Carol Photography
Congratulations! .... and thank you for sharing with us your wonderful work of art that has been proudly presented on the Home Page of the group, 'ART FOR PASSION - PASSION FOR ART'. If you wish, you may archive it permanently or promote it further in the Discussions Tabs Featured .... Nancy Carol
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