Comments to Alice in Suburbia:

Vicki - 2005-01-10 21:01:02
Aww....that's such a sweet story...and the bear is adorable too, is that the bear you gave her? SO squishable!!
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Christopias Spritopher - 2005-01-10 21:09:04
My grandmother who died this passed year had the same affinity for teddy bears and she was buried with the first and last ones she was given. I know they brought her joy in her last days. I don't have any stuffed animals, maybe that is what is wrong in my life? Beautiful Post, we thank you for it.
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Yvonne - 2005-01-10 21:31:00
A teddy and a tear.
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Claire - 2005-01-10 22:12:22
I LOVE stuffed animals. I have tons and tons of them. They make me extremely happy.
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Paula - 2005-01-10 23:52:35
What a sweet story.
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nancy - 2005-01-11 05:48:50
i had a stuffed lamb with a wind-up music box inside. and the kid has "angela" a pink and white bear she got when she was 2. she didnt really love it till she was 4, but wont part with her, even though angelas arms have been sewed on repeatedly!
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cosmicrayola - 2005-01-11 07:23:33
When I had my mastectomy, my brother bought me the most adoragle stuffed dog. For weeks after my surgery, I slept with it held to my chest. It seemed that it woud protect me. It did. I felt safer somehow.
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SarahLynne - 2005-01-11 09:10:28
When I was in preschool, I was terrified of my teacher, so my grandfather brought me an Ernie (sesame street) doll and Ernie and I had a nice long chat about why I was scared of preschool. My grandfather could totally mimic Ernie's voice. I still have the Ernie doll, in fact now I collect them, but that original Ernie went to college with me. Thanks for "reminding" me of that tale! :)
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tali - 2005-01-11 10:56:20
I definitely take comfort from a Winnie the Pooh bear I was given. When I'm sad, I'll grab him and hug him until I go to sleep. He sits on my headboard, waiting for the next time he can be of use.
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Chubbymum - 2005-01-11 16:14:47
What a thoughtful thing to do for your mum. I love teddy bears. I was crying a little with your story because you are such a thoughtful person. You didn't just buy her things that didn't mean a thing you put thought into it WAY TO GO.
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Mary - 2005-01-11 17:31:09
Your thoughtfulness towards your mom is so great- I wish I thought of things like that! A good teddy bear is great to cuddle with at night, when you wake up with it still in your arms you know you had a good night's sleep!
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katie d - 2005-01-12 11:44:45
You already know how I feel about Pete. :) That bear (the pic, not Pete) is the *cutest*! :) I'm sorry about your mom not feeling better as quickly as I'm sure she'd like. I hope she continues to heal, and I bet that bear is just the thing. Thanks for such a great entry. :)
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Boxx - 2005-01-15 15:24:55
I am also a Teddy Bear person. My classroom is full of them. When my Mom was dying she kept a hot water bottle with her at all times. It had a lambskin cover and she called it LAMBY. I had it creamated with her. I'm sorry to hear that your Mom had a stroke. I hope she is doing better now?
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