Dept. of w00t!!1!

[kaffy_r]

Delayed Mother's Day, or Why I Love My Family

 

Yes, this is exactly what it looks like - more action figures for my mantelpiece! I am such a lucky geek! And now BB has his very own favorite Doctor in the collection. Heh.

This gift had another facet to it, one that makes it just a little weird and important at the same time.

FB got the figures and the plush talking Dalek key chain fobs (!!) from a friend who was selling some of her collection, in order to raise money for her dad's medical care. When I heard that, my heart ached a bit, so I focused on the fact that when Andy, Emily and BB pooled their money to get these wonderful things for me, they weren't just making me squee like an idiot - they were helping this young woman and her family. But I sort of feel like I should be willing to give them back to her for free; it's weird. I feel as if I'm benefiting from someone's sorrow. 

But they are so fantastic, and I hope the young woman can take some comfort from knowing that they went to a very welcoming home. 

 

Comments

[thisbluespirit]

Aw, they're lovely!! :-)

[kaffy_r]

Aren't they, though? I've been having such fun making the squishy Dalek's shout "Exterminate" and then patting them and saying, "Oh, aren't you the cutest little Dalek? Yes you are, you're the sweetest little Dalek!" I like to think it would drive them batty. Heh.