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

[flowsoffire.livejournal.com]

This is just an EPIC GIFT! And from an excellent, excellent source. ♥ I get where you're coming from, but you and your family helped her with the buying her stuff, so you are not at all taking advantage… You have a huge heart though ♥

[kaffy_r]

It was indeed an epic gift - I now have one of the Daleks on my keychain, and take an inordinate amount of joy in pressing its "talk" button in public. Probably not very professional of me.

[flowsoffire.livejournal.com]

Oh god, I 100% get you. You're making me want one now :D