In October of 2009, Marie had a 50th birthday party at the Flamingo hotel. Many of her doll collector friends and fans attended. I decided to honor Marie’s new decade of life by collecting (hopefully) fifty stories from friends, fans, and collectors about acts of kindness that they had personally experienced because of knowing Marie.
I’m going to post 5 on the website each week (as I long ago promised….sorry!).
Please know, for the sake of privacy, I left off last names, and some of the letters have been edited down a bit because of space or at the request of the sender.
Marsh
1 of 50
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dear Marie,
Much like your dolls have graced our home with their unique style, beauty and fun, you have graced my life by your beautiful example of all that is true and good and genuine. While I know that you may not remember me from one doll signing to another, each time I meet you, you greet me as a friend greets another friend and you take an interest in the things I say, whether it is a story about how one of your dolls is special to me, or a story about how your dolls brought me together with many special friends. I have enjoyed the friendship and fellowship of other doll collectors from around the world and the times I can spend with them mean a great deal to me. For several years, I corresponded with another doll friend in Malaysia, and during that time, we developed a wonderful friendship. We were finally able to meet in person on August 28, 2009 when we went to see your show at the Flamingo. When I shared this story with you after the show, you took the time to listen with great interest, in spite of the fact that you were busy and there were fans still waiting in line to have their picture taken with you.
Thank you for taking time for your fans, for taking an interest in them, for the kindness and friendship you extend to others, and for being the special person that you are to me and to so many other fans and dollfriends. I wish you a very happy 50th birthday and may all of your wishes and dreams come true!
June
Posts
June, you said everything that I feel about Marie and her dolls our our MDF club, and I am sure a lot of Marie's other collectors feel the same way. The wonderful thing is...that is the way I feel about you! I am so glad to have met you and count you as one of my friends...you are a dear sweet person! love,
ReplyDeleteCrafting Chris in VA
Chris, you were my first MDF friend and you are special to me! You took time to talk with me (email) and have been so kind and sweet to me! It was a special day when I finally met you
ReplyDeleteThanks for being you!
Love,
June