Sunday, March 7, 2010

When one is a Worrywart.



Life is not without it's concerns. Did I fill out all 5 million forms correctly? Will my prayers be answered? Is it too soon to start stockpiling English tea?
Once upon a Christmas time, my Auntie gave me a little box of Guatemalan Worry Dolls. I thought they were marvelous. I'd sleep with them under my pillow and Mum would laugh when she'd find them in the washing, on the stairs, in the garden. 'How did this get inside Dad's shoe?!' etc.
Tonight I'll put my favourite doll inside my pillow case. The girl wearing the pink onesy. I know she'll help me out. In a month, I sincerely hope I will feel silly and be able to laugh. In a month I hope to be with Forrest and our little puppy, missing my family, but becoming a new one.

13 comments:

  1. I hope they help! (I've got an Irish worry stone, myself...)

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  2. Yes, I hope they do ... if nothing else, they're cheery little beings, aren't they! nancy

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  3. These little dolls look guaranteed to help with anything that may come your way! Great drawings!

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  4. My wish the same. Your illustration is as clean, enlightening and as colorful as always!

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  5. I studied abroad in Guatemala way back in 91. I came home with a bunch of these and even had a jacket with them sewn on in various places. I wonder where they are now?

    Wonderful sketch and I do hope you get great news soon!

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  6. Beautiful composition! I hope all goes well for you.

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  7. Oh I know your worry doll will help - I do believe in such things, and they exist for a reason - charming story - wish I had such a doll myself!! I do have an irish worry stone! Good Luck!!

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  8. Lovely story and the drawing is wonderful! I think I need a whole pack of worry stones and dolls!!

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  9. I love this post! What a colorful, cheerful drawing. I do hope that you'll be over on this side of the water soon! Oh, and you can get PG Tips over here, too. :)

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  10. Louise, you have such a wonderful illustration style. Great drawings along with your amazing way with markers—impressive. Also, I love your use of mixed media. It's a treat to visit your blog.

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  11. Beautiful sketch! I sure hope they help you. I have a worry stone. :)

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  12. Now this is just what my granddaughter needs. At 9 she says she goes through every day, all day, scared! She needs more than one of these. I like your painting of them. Now I have to go google them.

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  13. I got these for my granddaughters after seeing your post and they are helping them get through a lot of worries. They are so happy to have something to hand off their worries to.

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