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| Mary's Doll |
Over the years Grammy made dolls for her many granddaughters. Each came with its unique personality and all were well loved.
The summer I turned ten was spent in Minnesota with grandparents. One day as all of the cousins were together a discussion began of what dolls Grammy had made for each cousin. Maura had Raggedy Ann and Andy, and I think that Jan and Cathy might have had the same, some had Jack and Jill as did Colleen who was home in California.
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| Maura's Raggedy Ann (Andy fell apart years ago) and others that found their way to her house. |
As I sat silent, Grammy turned and asked what doll she had sent for me. When I replied I didn't have one, she looked surprised then a bit sad.
Later that fall I got a surprise box in the mail, in it was a wonderful grown up doll with a complete wardrobe. Well worth the wait.
That doll not only spent many a day with me, but has provided hours of entertainment to grand kids. They loved to change her clothes, or direct their Grammy to change her clothes as they found it hard to work the tiny buttons and ties.
She has withstood the more than fifty ensuing years well and now waits for the first great-granddaughter to give her a new home.
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