Edna
Contest Winner36 total reviews
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hello Yvonne.
It is a remarkable story. You told in very well with all the detail. One thing I want to mention is that four dollars for a doll during the depression was a lot of money.
It's a great story and I think it's wonderful you will pass that on to your granddaughters.
Robert
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2021
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Hello Yvonne.
It is a remarkable story. You told in very well with all the detail. One thing I want to mention is that four dollars for a doll during the depression was a lot of money.
It's a great story and I think it's wonderful you will pass that on to your granddaughters.
Robert
Comment Written 04-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2021
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Yes, it was a lot of money. That's what made my grandmother actions so special. Thanks, Robert.
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You're welcome.
Comment from Irish Rain
Awww, I just love this story
of Edna.
So wonderful that you have this treasure
from your mother, and the story that goes
with her.
A beautiful picture too.
Good luck in this contest,
blessings...
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2021
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Awww, I just love this story
of Edna.
So wonderful that you have this treasure
from your mother, and the story that goes
with her.
A beautiful picture too.
Good luck in this contest,
blessings...
Comment Written 04-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2021
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Thank you so much. Edna's almost like a sibling. lol. She's been around all my life.
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That's wonderful!!
Comment from zanya
Edna - if only she could talk, it would be such an interesting conversation - a precious link with the past and family history and a talisman for future generations - a delightful read
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2021
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Edna - if only she could talk, it would be such an interesting conversation - a precious link with the past and family history and a talisman for future generations - a delightful read
Comment Written 04-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2021
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Thank you. I've often wondered what she'd tell. Would be interesting. lol
Comment from LJbutterfly
WOW! This is a well written and heart-warming story. I enlarged the picture of Edna on my computer, and she still looks quite good, considering her age. This story almost brought tears to my eyes as I thought of a little girl whose mom made such a sacrifice to please her little girl. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2021
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WOW! This is a well written and heart-warming story. I enlarged the picture of Edna on my computer, and she still looks quite good, considering her age. This story almost brought tears to my eyes as I thought of a little girl whose mom made such a sacrifice to please her little girl. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 04-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2021
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What a sweet thing to say. Thank you so much for this wonderful review.
Comment from Pantygynt
A charming story from another age when times were hard. Some great stories came out of that period particularly from America. Steinbeck is probably best known but I am sure there were others. Edna was the new kid on the block back then. This was a well written little true tale of survival.
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2021
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A charming story from another age when times were hard. Some great stories came out of that period particularly from America. Steinbeck is probably best known but I am sure there were others. Edna was the new kid on the block back then. This was a well written little true tale of survival.
Comment Written 04-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2021
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Thank you, Jim. I appreciate that. It was the days of sacrifice in so many ways, and the purchase of a doll might have been an extravagance, but it meant so much to a little girl.
Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick
What a beautiful well written story. That doll is such a treasure with so much history. I love it. Very cute doll. I would say it's priceless. Wow! Ninety years old. Amazing ! I really enjoyed your story. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2021
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What a beautiful well written story. That doll is such a treasure with so much history. I love it. Very cute doll. I would say it's priceless. Wow! Ninety years old. Amazing ! I really enjoyed your story. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 04-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2021
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Thank you so much. She looks pretty good for her age, right? 8-)
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Betty pretty doll 🙂
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Very pretty 🙂
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Your did an awesome job, Yvonne, with your entry. The fact that she is in the condition described speaks to the love and care you and your mother gave this precious doll. You did a great job describing her purchase. That alone speaks to the love of family who went out their way to buy her for your mother. You are right about the memories Edna could share. But you have yours with her and that is what's important, along with the fact that you shared her history with others. I loved reading about this precious heirloom. Edna is more than an antique doll. She is a valued member of your family.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2021
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Your did an awesome job, Yvonne, with your entry. The fact that she is in the condition described speaks to the love and care you and your mother gave this precious doll. You did a great job describing her purchase. That alone speaks to the love of family who went out their way to buy her for your mother. You are right about the memories Edna could share. But you have yours with her and that is what's important, along with the fact that you shared her history with others. I loved reading about this precious heirloom. Edna is more than an antique doll. She is a valued member of your family.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 04-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2021
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Thank you for such a wonderful review. You're right. Edna's almost like having a sibling. lol. She's been around all my life, and I hope one of the granddaughters will take her when I'm gone.
Comment from Ulla
Awe, Yvonne, this is the sweetest thing I've read for a very long time. How wonderful is that. It's a lovely true story and may Edna be passed on to many more generations.
The years have taken their toll on some of Edna's feature, = The years ... of Edna's features,
Good luck. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2021
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Awe, Yvonne, this is the sweetest thing I've read for a very long time. How wonderful is that. It's a lovely true story and may Edna be passed on to many more generations.
The years have taken their toll on some of Edna's feature, = The years ... of Edna's features,
Good luck. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 04-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2021
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Thank you. It was such a sweet thing for my grandmother to do when times were so hard.
Comment from lancellot
A very touching tale, of dreams, wants ,reality and the love of a parent to give a child what she needs, beyond food and shelter. I remember lay-away, back then that was how my mother bought everything we wore. I think it's gone now. Too bad. It taught you how to save, and wait.
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2021
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A very touching tale, of dreams, wants ,reality and the love of a parent to give a child what she needs, beyond food and shelter. I remember lay-away, back then that was how my mother bought everything we wore. I think it's gone now. Too bad. It taught you how to save, and wait.
Comment Written 04-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2021
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Yes, it did. Now everything is instant gratification which I think takes half the fun of getting something, the anticipation. Thank you for a wonderful review.
Comment from lyenochka
I love this story, Yvonne! Virtual six! I hope you do well in the contest.
These are the kinds of stories that make us think what is so precious. It's not just the doll but that sacrificial love your grandmother had. And who in this day and age understands the value of a penny or even waiting 16 weeks paying a quarter a week, investing in a child's future? I hope your granddaughters will value this doll for all she symbolizes!
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2021
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I love this story, Yvonne! Virtual six! I hope you do well in the contest.
These are the kinds of stories that make us think what is so precious. It's not just the doll but that sacrificial love your grandmother had. And who in this day and age understands the value of a penny or even waiting 16 weeks paying a quarter a week, investing in a child's future? I hope your granddaughters will value this doll for all she symbolizes!
Comment Written 04-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2021
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I'm glad you saw the underlying story of sacrifice. Everything these days is immediate and so few understand the waiting on something which can be half the fun. Of course, Mother knew nothing about this incident until Christmas Day (which was also her birthday), but I know what joy it brought my grandmother to do this for her.
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This is such an important family history piece particularly for what it teaches in our immediate gratification society.
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Thank you. I have my very first doll. But that's another story.
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I look forward to all your stories, Yvonne! 😊😻
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Thank you. You are always tops in the department of writing stories.