I consider myself a fairly strong person, but I think this is the most fragile I have been in my adult life. I have had a few other terrible times (9/11 waiting to hear from my husband and when I was going through cancer tests before treatment was determined were among the worst), and these last few weeks seem to be trying my soul even harder. My parents’ passings were difficult but the natural order of life, but losing my 2 brothers in such a short time has been an incredible shock.

I know I will get through this with the support of my family and all of my friends in the doll community and elsewhere. Thank you.