10/52
Our theme for week 10 of Project 52 was Childhood Toys. Many, many moons have passed since I was a child and unfortunately I have no toys from my childhood, but I do have this Raggedy Ann doll that my paternal grandmother made for me when I was in my 20’s. I didn’t have any children at the time, in fact she was beginning to wonder if I ever would. She decided I needed a baby doll and I happily accepted when she offered. I did finally have two daughters and their great-grandmother got the chance to see them before she left us.
I pull out my Raggedy Ann every once in awhile….I smooth out her faded dress….fix her raggedy hair….run my fingers along the not so perfect stitching on her face….and I can feel my Grandma next to me. She is one of my most treasured possessions.
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stephanie harsh
My husband had a raggedy andy doll from his childhood. He didn’t keep much, but he refused to throw that thing away.
Blegh. Wish I’d stop thinking about him.
Love the light in that photo, btw.
Magikal Folk
Thanks Stephanie….she was sitting on the back of the couch, looking out the window. 🙂
Gina Baynham
I love the idea of having something material that makes us feel connected to someone we love. I have a small religious medal that belonged to my Maternal Grandmother and a small perfume bottle that belonged to my Paternal Grandmother. It is so lovely to have them and feel their history.
P.S: I love the feel and light of your Raggedy Anne photo.
Magikal Folk
Thanks Gina….I agree, these are the best treasures one can have.