A while back Pandora was over. She discovered the Blue Shoe. I saw a sparkle in her eyes and I told her that there was more than one. She shyly asked if she could have one. As she does not ask for things, I felt a little sad about telling her it was not mine to give away. I do not really know how she felt about Maw Maw refusing her request because she rarely gets that kind of answer around here. I knew Ben would not have wanted me to give it away if it wasn't mine to do so. Not like a popsycle request that never gets refused.
Anyway the sparkle in her eyes (not unlike Mom's) has been on my mind ever since. In the middle of last night an idea occurred to me that could make a connection between Pandora and Mom. I could give her one for Christmas. I will pay whoever purchased this humble knobby shoe if they let me.
I wrote a little story to go with it so Pandora could understand that connection. You see I think I do understand it now thanks to Susie's sincere post and all the backing and forthing and working out we have done on this blog. I see the good that comes out of our communication even if sometimes it is ouchy.
Here is the note to Pandora and this is where I don't want to goof it up. I honestly would appreciate your thoughts.
The Story of the Blue Shoe
When Grandma Hope was alive, there was a whimsical little game with the Blue Shoe. At that time here was only one special Blue Shoe and when it was spied at some one's house, it would be whisked away. One of the rules was that it had to be visible and not hidden so a person could actually swipe it.
This went on for years mostly with Grandma Hope and my sisters. The game has changed a bit over the years and now there seems to be extra Blue Shoes with a dash of mystery involved. Perhaps you will be instrumental in restoring some of the original magic into this tradition for generations to come.
You had at one time asked about the shoe. Now I would like you to have one and now that you know the connection with Grandma Hope, I hope it will be special for you.
Love you,
Maw Maw D
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Oh, Diane, that is so sweet. I love it. I am glad you continue to have these wonderful ideas. Who knows what generations this could stretch into. I would love to see the look on Pandora's face when she opens the package of the blue shoe.
ReplyDeletePerfect and the explanation to Pandora is perfect also. I have no objections - only encouragement to go for it! I, too, would love to see the look on her face and the sparkle in her eye. Please try to capture that for us.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lori and Liz. I would love to know what you think, Susie?
ReplyDeleteWonderful plan!
ReplyDeletePandora will be so surprised and you will be pleased to fulfill her wishes. I always thought it would be a great idea to somehow pass down the blue shoe tradition to our kids and grandkids. Let them have fun with the imposters and we can still have our fun with the original for as long as we can. After all it is the story and history of the Hope legend that matters.
Thanks, Susie. If you only knew what you wrote means to me.
ReplyDeleteLove you.
love you too.
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