I have only ONE THING that has been with me since the day I was born; and that is ALPHONSE.
I can't claim that he has been 'cuddly', or even a particularly pleasant childhood sleeping companion, but he has always been there. He has been that 'thing' in the corner of the room, that became a very important part of my life. He may not be a beautiful Steiff Teddy Bear, but he's MINE.
These days he lives in my dressing room (the spare bedroom), and I say 'Good Morning' to him every day. I don't greet him like I do Billy, but I do recognise his presence.
Now that I'm 'old and grey, and full of sleep', I worry more about Alphonse's future than any other of my possessions. Who will look after hm, who will recall his history, who will remember to whom he once belonged?
One can make provisions for such eventualities, but one can never ensure that ones wishes will be adhered to.
Of course it really shouldn't matter what happens to inanimate objects when one is no longer here, but in Alphonse's case I cannot help but be concerned. To me he is a family member, and I care about him.
I hope that he will stay within the family for many years to come, and be treasured.
17 comments:
Hire a good Attorney and be very specific with your wishes. If you worry that no family member will want Alphonse, leave him to a museum. He does seem museum worthy.
I'm sure someone will look after him.
Why not writing down that you wish to be buried with Alphone.
Bettina
You have painted a portrait of Alphonse? Have you written his history? Where he came from, who made his uniform, where he has been. The illustrated book should stay with him for your great grandsons. So many questions I was too young to ask my great grandmother and grandparents.
I think he deserves to stay above ground.
I don't think he's ever appeared in my work. Many other Bears have, but not Alphonse.
p.s. Yes I have written about his origins.
Cro is not a coward. Why would anyone have to put up with personal insults. I think he was brave to let it go on as long as it did. He gave people a chance and they turned on him. It's what they do.
I'm afraid that she's become out of control. These folk become so angry. Their hatred begins to rule their lives.
It may be nice to have a poem dedicated to Alphonse - flis x
That's a nice idea, I could slip it into his top pocket.
What a horrible post you deleted. Thank you for deleting it
It was getting out of hand. Tempers were raised, insults thrown, and there was a lot of basic misunderstanding. She'll calm down!
Who is “she”?
We don't know, she hides her identity; as do all such people. She's well known as being a bit 'special', and has been banned from other people's blogs.
I guess this is her!
It was, but I've deleted her, and will continue to do so.
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