I thought I’d post and show you what I bought in Chester yesterday 
I went with the intention of buying my Grand-daughter Upsy-Daisy her first proper doll…and in the end chose this one from the old-fashioned toyshop (which sells the loveliest toys!)
…her name is Sarah, and she is hand-finished and has her own unique serial number on the back of her neck! She is soft-bodied, so is cuddly, and she has lovely little shoes which you can take on and off. Her eyes close when she is lying down and she has eyelashes! I adore her, and would like to keep her for myself 
Upsy-daisy adores her too, and gave her hugs and kisses, and played with her fringe (which is lovely and soft!)
The other gift I bought yesterday was for myself. I bought a new wooden Rosary to replace my old one which broke 
…it is lovely and bright, a child’s Rosary really…but I chose it deliberately, to remind me to always trust God with a child-like faith and an open and innocent heart. I have attached a medal of Saint Bernadette, as she came to Our Blessed Lady of Lourdes as an innocent child, and continued in her child-like trust through her painful illness. Lord, please let my heart be beautiful, as Saint Bernadette’s was!
Posted by Gail on July 3, 2009 at 8:59 pm
Dear Mrs. Pogle,
I LOVE both the doll and your new rosary. I’m so happy your dear granddaughter enjoys her new “baby.” Your new rosary is lovely. I haven’t seen one like that here in the States.
Like you, I loved “The Song of Bernadette” and have always had a special devotion to Saint Bernadette. A special trip would be a week in Lourdes and then a week in Rome.
If I may, please remember my older daughter, Nicole in prayer tomorrow. She’s celebrating her 16th birthday on the Fourth of July, and is eagerly anticipating this special day/
Posted by marcy on July 4, 2009 at 2:46 am
I immediately loved that doll and can see why you would have wanted to keep her…she’s beautiful, gentle looking and ever so sweet! What a special find!
You found quite a unique looking rosary. I have one made of Irish bog from when we visited there as well as one from wood when we went to Poland. When my children were very little I bought them a child’s rosary which was a large brightly colored wooden one.
blessings and hugs,
marcy
Posted by Bernadette Wood on July 5, 2009 at 6:17 pm
What a wonderful post! I have followed Marcy over and am so glad I have. Love your doll and rosary. Two items which are close to my heart. Thank you for sharing……:-) Hugs
Posted by Bernie on July 5, 2009 at 6:20 pm
I am back, I am not sure I filled out your required fields properly, sorry.
Have a great day……:-) Bernie
Posted by Suzy on July 8, 2009 at 3:55 pm
What a pretty doll. Lucky Upsy Daisy
And I will confess that I too use my children’s rosary beads. I love the colours and like you say they help me focus on keeping a childlike heart.