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:hug: My first black bear/doll maker friend!! :hug:
I'm so very glad you stuck with it and learned how to make the dolls and bears. I think it can be very hard sometimes for people to get ahead, and enrich their lives...especially when others get jealous and try to pull you down I'm glad you rose above them, and that you are making your delightful dolls and bears, spreading joy :rose:
My adopted mummy, Mamoo, is Panamanian (black) and you could not tell her there are things she cannot do because she is black!!! She has been my strength and heart in many times of darkness and sad times.
Irene
I think you said it beautifully-the teds and gols are color-blind....Are you listening world?
:hug: dilu
Irene, you rock, my friend!! I hope EVERYBODY has read your wonderful post! And I welcome you into our common world where anti-depressants and teddies/dolls have helped heal and comfort. :hug: :hug: :hug:
This is a good place to post one of my favorite quotes: "World Government Needs Bears" by Helen Exley.
Irene ...... big Hugsssssss :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: and lots of love
Here there is no racism. Just love!
We respect each other and this is why this forum is so friendly!
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Beary hugs,
Sophie.
Irene, you are the one I was looking for!! :hug: :hug: :hug:
I wash all this terrible things never happened in your life... :hug:
..but you are great bear maker and your bears are soo kindly looking and full of soul so assume you're a very open-hearted and kind person.
So good to know bear and doll art brought us together and we can be friends :hug: :hug: :hug:
..even if I'm in Russia and you are in France.
Julia :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Oh, I just want to say hugs to you Irene. I'm glad that the bears and making them is such a good outlet. It is for me too. :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
I don't care if you are green, or blue, or red. I like you even if you are big and hairy like the bears. Then I probably like you even better, Ha Ha.
Love, kathy
Thanks Dilu for sharing the wonderful history of the Gollywogg.
Irene thanks for sharing your story and my hugs go your way my friend.
Also thanks Julia for telling us about Ingrid Schmid gollys and bears - simply gorgeous.
Hugs
Carolyn
You are such beautifull hearts womens Your kind words made me feel warm. Thank you all