Memorable Christmas present even though we were poor
By Nancy Zink
@ramapo17 (30441)
Melbourne, Florida
June 13, 2017 11:20am CST
When I was younger my dad just got home from World War 2 and didn't have much money. That did not stop him from making the best Christmas present I have never forgotten.
He was a handy man and took little pieces of things he could find and made me the greatest and biggest doll house any little girl could ever want.
Besides building the doll house from scraps of materials that he found or people gave him, he also had little pieces of material and made curtains and carpets throughout the house.
I was very young and when I stood up next to my wonderful Christmas present it was 1/2 the size of me. I never forgot that Christmas and to this day I can close my eyes and still see that wonderful day and the greatest gift I ever received, plus my Daddy made it.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
13 Jun 17
What a great man he was Nancy.
That is a lovely present and of course you won't forget t.
A great photo of your Dad there.
A great photo of your Dad there.1 person likes this
@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
13 Jun 17
@ramapo17 RIP to your beloved and loving Father Nancy. How old was he there?
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
14 Jun 17
I am glad I still have my memory as there is so much good stuff in my head @Tampa_girl7.
@1creekgirl (40523)
• United States
23 Jun 17
What a very special memory for you! Especially since your daddy made it for you.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
13 Jun 17
Aw thats a really great memory, and gift
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@Fishmomma (11377)
• United States
13 Jun 17
The handmade gifts are the special ones. I have several handmade dolls that my Grandmothers made for me. I can still knit today and know it was because of the time my family spent teaching me.
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@dragon54u (31636)
• United States
13 Jun 17
Is your dad still around? What a precious gift he gave you! Gifts like that are the best, something from the heart. He probably could have given you a rock and you'd say the same thing because he loved you so much. You were really blessed to have such a dad!
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
13 Jun 17
What a wonderful memory and a splendid talented dad!
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@dgobucks226 (34369)
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14 Jun 17
That's such a nice story. Sometimes the best gifts are ones made with love!!
