One Hundred and Sixty dolls....
 

Today, doll 160 went to a 3 year old girl. She has been through more then many of us, even those in their senior years. Below is her story as written by her mother Jessica Cardenas. Below is her story.

My name is Natalia Cardenas. I am 3 years old. I was born with MPS1 (Mucopolysaccharidosis) which is a rare disorder. one out of one hundred thousand people are born with it. The doctors didn't know what I had, until I was eleven months old. When I was fifteen months old, once a week for eight hours a day, me and mommy went to the infusion center at UC Davis to have ERT (Enzyme Replacement Therapy. When I turned two years old, I received a bone marrow transplant. God found me a perfect mach. My next surgery will be on September 26th, so the doctor's can do a 'tethering of my spine'. Hopefully, all will go well. It is the beginning of many surgeries to come.
Lots of love from Natalia Allyce Cardenas
(the above letter was written by her mother, Jessica.

Jessica was born with straight hair, but after her hair grew back, following Chemo, it grew in thick and very curly. She was not supposed to ever walk and talk, but today when she came to my home to get her doll, she was a bundle of energy. when she left, she said 'thank-you', and waved me good-by. She seems to love her doll. In the picture of her, the doll is turned to the inside part, where she is wearing a nightgown. I have attached a second picture showing the outside of the topsy turvy doll dress. The other doll in the picture has been spoken for (boy doll buddy). More dolls will begin being made this coming week, for 2 other children I've been made aware of.

I hope this touches your heart as it has my own.

Hugs to all

Vickey Stamps

WoWzer's. She's a cute little gal. I often wonder why children have to suffer. In my world they'd all be healthy, with parents, grandparents and friend's who loved and cherished them.

thanks Jackie. glad you got to visit here and see about her. Another doll will be made for a little one with the same problem, and also one for a local boy age 4 who just had open heart surgry.

Vickey

God bless you Vicki. Your dolls are awesome.

thanks betty. if I get the address soon,, I am sending the boy doll to a 4 year old in your state whose father beat him up. The mother, I've heard, is trying to gain custody of the child.

This little girl is beautiful as is the doll which she obviously loves! How wonderful of you to do this. I've been amazed at the dolls I have see you post pictures of. Keep up the great work!

hi grandma. For my 73 birthday, my hubby got me a great sewing/embroidery machine. It can download embroidery designs from the internet. I found some adorable faces for the girls faces and they will fit my dolls. they are only a dollar apiece. When I figure out how to download them, I will order some. Wish they had doll faces for the boy dolls. Thanks for the reply.

That is really heartwarming--all of it. Your compassion and generosity, her smile, the doll, your talent, the picture--so, touching. God bless you for blessing His little ones.

You really one of God's angels here on earth. God bless you.

Bless her heart! She is adorable and very happy with her doll! Bless you for your generous and loving heart!